Ocean City, NJ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Ocean City now
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Ocean City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ocean City.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ocean City
What is the weather usually like in Ocean City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 48.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,224 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ocean City: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARGATE, NJ US (USC00285243), adjusted for the elevation of Ocean City.
Ocean City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ocean City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Ocean City?
Ocean City 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 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 48.2 inches (1,224 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Ocean City is May–June and August–September. At 3 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 Ocean City
What is the hottest month in Ocean City?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ocean City?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Ocean City?
About 48.2 inches (1,224 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Ocean City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ocean City?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ocean City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Ocean City in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 42°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ocean City?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ocean City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ocean City.
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