Potato Island, NJ
Unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey
Potato Island is a small unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey. It is 1.4 miles NE of Middle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08210.
Potato Island at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Cape May County
- ZIP code
- 08210
- Nearest town
- Middle (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0833, -74.8625
Weather in Potato Island now
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Potato Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potato Island.
This week in Potato Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potato Island
What is the weather usually like in Potato Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 43.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,114 mm
- 14.8 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potato Island: 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 Potato Island.
Potato Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potato Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Potato Island?
Potato Island 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 Potato Island 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 Potato Island
The closest live webcam is Sea Isle City: Beach Camera, 10.6 miles NE of Potato Island.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Potato Island.
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Map of Potato Island, NJ
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Other communities near Potato Island
- Dias Creek1.1 mi W
- Kimbles Beach2.2 mi NW
- Pierces2.3 mi SW
- Pierces Point2.3 mi W
- Shellbed Landing2.7 mi SE
- Reeds Beach2.8 mi NW
- Reeds Beach2.8 mi NW
- Goshen Crossing3.7 mi NE
- Wildwood Junction3.7 mi S
- Wildwood Gardens3.9 mi S
- Scotch Bonnet4.1 mi E
- Swain4.4 mi NE
- Nummytown4.4 mi SW
- Stone Harbor Manor5.2 mi E
- Miami Beach5.2 mi SW
Questions about Potato Island
Where is Potato Island, NJ?
Potato Island is an unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey, 1.4 miles NE of Middle.
What county is Potato Island in?
Potato Island is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Potato Island, NJ?
The ZIP code for Potato Island is 08210.
What is the nearest town to Potato Island?
Middle, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potato Island?
Yes. The closest is Sea Isle City: Beach Camera, 10.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potato Island?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Potato Island?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Potato Island?
About 43.8 inches (1,114 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Potato Island?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Potato Island?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potato Island have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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