Pierces, NJ

Unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey

Pierces is a small unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey. It is 1.8 miles SE of Whitesboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08251.

Pierces at a glance

State
New Jersey
County
Cape May County
ZIP code
08251
Nearest town
Whitesboro (1.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.0653, -74.8986

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Pierces weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pierces.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pierces

What is the weather usually like in Pierces?

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°53°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 Pierces: 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 Pierces.

Pierces 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° 53°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 Pierces through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:02 PM9 h 47 min
February6:49 AM5:38 PM10 h 48 min
March7:09 AM7:07 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:38 PM13 h 17 min
May5:44 AM8:07 PM14 h 22 min
June5:31 AM8:28 PM14 h 57 min
July5:44 AM8:26 PM14 h 41 min
August6:11 AM7:56 PM13 h 44 min
September6:39 AM7:09 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:22 PM11 h 14 min
November6:41 AM4:46 PM10 h 5 min
December7:10 AM4:39 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Pierces?

Pierces 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 Pierces is May–June and August–September. 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.

Webcams near Pierces

The closest live webcam is Sea Isle City: Beach Camera, 12.9 miles NE of Pierces.

Sea Isle City: Beach CameraSea Isle City · 12.9 mi NEOn Windy
Primehook Beach: PRIMEHOOK RD @ SNOW GOOSE RDPrimehook Beach · 23.6 mi SWOn Windy
Lewes: US 9 @ MONROE AVELewes · 24.3 mi SWOn Windy
Murrays Corner: US 9 (KINGS HWY) @ GILLS NECKMurrays Corner · 25.3 mi SWOn Windy
Murrays Corner: US 9 (KINGS HWY) @ CLAY RDMurrays Corner · 25.5 mi SWOn Windy
Rehoboth Beach › North-east: Deauville BeachRehoboth Beach · 25.8 mi SOn Windy
Murrays Corner: SAVANNAH RD (BUS. US 9) @ WESCOATS RDMurrays Corner · 25.9 mi SWOn Windy
Rehoboth Beach: Ave Light CamRehoboth Beach · 25.9 mi SOn Windy
Bayside Hamlet: SAVANNAH RD @ WESCOATS RDBayside Hamlet · 25.9 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pierces.

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Questions about Pierces

Where is Pierces, NJ?

Pierces is an unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey, 1.8 miles SE of Whitesboro.

What county is Pierces in?

Pierces is in Cape May County, New Jersey.

What is the ZIP code of Pierces, NJ?

The ZIP code for Pierces is 08251.

What is the nearest town to Pierces?

Whitesboro, 1.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pierces?

Yes. The closest is Sea Isle City: Beach Camera, 12.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pierces?

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

What is the coldest month in Pierces?

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

How much does it rain in Pierces?

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

Does it snow in Pierces?

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

When is the best time to visit Pierces?

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

What climate does Pierces have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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