Scotch Bonnet, NJ
Unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey
Scotch Bonnet is a small unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey. It is 2.0 miles W of Cape May Court House, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08247.
Scotch Bonnet at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Cape May County
- ZIP code
- 08247
- Nearest town
- Cape May Court House (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0683, -74.7883
Weather in Scotch Bonnet now
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Scotch Bonnet weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scotch Bonnet.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scotch Bonnet
What is the weather usually like in Scotch Bonnet?
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 Scotch Bonnet: 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 Scotch Bonnet.
Scotch Bonnet weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Scotch Bonnet through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:37 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 | 8:25 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:55 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 Scotch Bonnet?
Scotch Bonnet 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 Scotch Bonnet 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 Scotch Bonnet
The closest live webcam is Sea Isle City: Beach Camera, 8.1 miles NE of Scotch Bonnet.
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- Swain4.0 mi N
- Potato Island4.1 mi W
- Swainton4.4 mi N
- Goshen Crossing4.6 mi NW
- Wildwood Junction4.9 mi SW
- Wildwood Gardens5.1 mi SW
- Dias Creek5.2 mi W
- Townsends Inlet5.7 mi NE
- Pierces5.9 mi W
- Shawcrest6.2 mi SW
- Kimbles Beach6.2 mi NW
- Pierces Point6.4 mi W
Questions about Scotch Bonnet
Where is Scotch Bonnet, NJ?
Scotch Bonnet is an unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey, 2.0 miles W of Cape May Court House.
What county is Scotch Bonnet in?
Scotch Bonnet is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Scotch Bonnet, NJ?
The ZIP code for Scotch Bonnet is 08247.
What is the nearest town to Scotch Bonnet?
Cape May Court House, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Scotch Bonnet?
Yes. The closest is Sea Isle City: Beach Camera, 8.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Scotch Bonnet?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Scotch Bonnet?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Scotch Bonnet?
About 43.8 inches (1,114 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Scotch Bonnet?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Scotch Bonnet?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Scotch Bonnet have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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