Sunset Beach, NJ
Unincorporated community in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Sunset Beach is a small unincorporated community in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It is 1.1 miles W of Deptford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08096.
Sunset Beach at a glance
- State
- New Jersey
- County
- Gloucester County
- ZIP code
- 08096
- Nearest town
- Deptford (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.8139, -75.0961
Weather in Sunset Beach now
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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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,230 mm
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 GLASSBORO 2 NE, NJ US (USC00283291), 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 | 7:18 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 25 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 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
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 Philadelphia, 6.8 miles NW of Sunset Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Beach.
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Questions about Sunset Beach
Where is Sunset Beach, NJ?
Sunset Beach is an unincorporated community in Gloucester County, New Jersey, 1.1 miles W of Deptford.
What county is Sunset Beach in?
Sunset Beach is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Beach, NJ?
The ZIP code for Sunset Beach is 08096.
What is the nearest town to Sunset Beach?
Deptford, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset Beach?
Yes. The closest is Philadelphia, 6.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset Beach?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset Beach?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset Beach?
About 48.4 inches (1,230 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sunset Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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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