North Cape May, NJ weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in North Cape May now

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North Cape May weather by the hour

North Cape May weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of North Cape May.

This week in North Cape May

Sunrise, sunset and moon in North Cape May

What is the weather usually like in North Cape May?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°57°74°90°43°29°Jan45°29°Feb52°35°Mar62°44°Apr71°54°May80°63°Jun85°68°Jul84°67°Aug79°62°Sep68°51°Oct57°41°Nov48°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan3.0"Feb4.1"Mar3.3"Apr3.6"May3.5"Jun3.9"Jul4.0"Aug3.8"Sep4.2"Oct3.3"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit North Cape May: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAPE MAY 2 NW, NJ US (USC00281351), adjusted for the elevation of North Cape May.

North Cape May weather month by month

January
43° 29°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
February
45° 29°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
March
52° 35°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
April
62° 44°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
71° 54°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
80° 63°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
85° 68°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 62°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 51°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
57° 41°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
48° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in North Cape May through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:03 PM9 h 47 min
February6:49 AM5:38 PM10 h 49 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:38 PM13 h 16 min
May5:45 AM8:07 PM14 h 21 min
June5:32 AM8:28 PM14 h 56 min
July5:45 AM8:26 PM14 h 41 min
August6:12 AM7:56 PM13 h 44 min
September6:40 AM7:09 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:22 PM11 h 14 min
November6:41 AM4:47 PM10 h 5 min
December7:09 AM4:40 PM9 h 30 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in North Cape May?

North Cape May has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 43.8 inches (1,114 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit North Cape May is May–June and August–September. At 13 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in North Cape May

What is the hottest month in North Cape May?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in North Cape May?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in North Cape May?

About 43.8 inches (1,114 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in North Cape May?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit North Cape May?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does North Cape May have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in North Cape May in November?

Highs average 57°F and lows 41°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in North Cape May?

Around 6:41 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this North Cape May weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of North Cape May.

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