Sunset Beach, NJ
Unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey
Sunset Beach is a small unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey. It is 0.7 miles SE of Cape May Point, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08212.
Sunset Beach at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Cape May County
- ZIP code
- 08212
- Nearest town
- Cape May Point (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9458, -74.9708
Weather in Sunset Beach now
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Sunset Beach weather by the hour
Sunset Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset Beach.
This week in Sunset Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Beach
What is the weather usually like in Sunset Beach?
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 Sunset Beach: 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 Sunset Beach.
Sunset Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach
The closest live webcam is Lewes: US 9 @ MONROE AVE, 15.3 miles SW of Sunset Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Beach.
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Map of Sunset Beach, NJ
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- Fishing Creek5.7 mi N
- Sally Marshall Crossing5.7 mi NE
- Erma Park6.2 mi NE
- Miami Beach6.4 mi N
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Questions about Sunset Beach
Where is Sunset Beach, NJ?
Sunset Beach is an unincorporated community in Cape May County, New Jersey, 0.7 miles SE of Cape May Point.
What county is Sunset Beach in?
Sunset Beach is in Cape May County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Beach, NJ?
The ZIP code for Sunset Beach is 08212.
What is the nearest town to Sunset Beach?
Cape May Point, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset Beach?
Yes. The closest is Lewes: US 9 @ MONROE AVE, 15.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset Beach?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset Beach?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset Beach?
About 43.8 inches (1,114 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Sunset Beach?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunset Beach?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset Beach have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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