Climate Cape May - New Jersey
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 42 | 44 | 51 | 61 | 70 | 79 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 28 | 29 | 35 | 44 | 53 | 62 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.32 | 2.82 | 4.26 | 3.53 | 3.53 | 3.37 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 85 | 83 | 78 | 67 | 57 | 47 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 68 | 67 | 61 | 50 | 41 | 32 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.70 | 3.62 | 3.27 | 3.70 | 3.29 | 3.47 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What is the average weather in Cape May, New Jersey?
Cape May experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Rainfall is fairly wet overall, spread fairly evenly throughout the year, though spring is the wettest season. Heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms can sometimes occur during the warmer months. Winters bring regular snowfall.
Cape May Climate Graph - New Jersey Climate Chart
Daily normals Cape May - New Jersey - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 43.3 | 28.6 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| 2 Jan | 43.2 | 28.5 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 3 Jan | 43.0 | 28.4 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| 4 Jan | 42.9 | 28.3 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| 5 Jan | 42.8 | 28.3 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 6 Jan | 42.7 | 28.2 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| 7 Jan | 42.6 | 28.1 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.59 | 1.50 |
| 8 Jan | 42.5 | 28.0 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.79 | 2.00 |
| 9 Jan | 42.4 | 28.0 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 10 Jan | 42.4 | 27.9 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 0.98 | 2.50 |
| 11 Jan | 42.3 | 27.9 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 12 Jan | 42.2 | 27.8 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 13 Jan | 42.2 | 27.8 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 14 Jan | 42.1 | 27.8 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
| 15 Jan | 42.1 | 27.7 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 16 Jan | 42.0 | 27.7 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 1.69 | 4.30 |
| 17 Jan | 42.0 | 27.7 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 4.60 |
| 18 Jan | 42.0 | 27.7 | 1.93 | 1.93 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 19 Jan | 42.0 | 27.7 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.09 | 5.30 |
| 20 Jan | 42.0 | 27.7 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 21 Jan | 41.9 | 27.7 | 2.24 | 2.24 | 2.40 | 6.10 |
| 22 Jan | 41.9 | 27.7 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 2.60 | 6.60 |
| 23 Jan | 42.0 | 27.7 | 2.48 | 2.48 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 24 Jan | 42.0 | 27.7 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.91 | 7.40 |
| 25 Jan | 42.0 | 27.7 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 3.11 | 7.90 |
| 26 Jan | 42.0 | 27.7 | 2.80 | 2.80 | 3.19 | 8.10 |
| 27 Jan | 42.1 | 27.7 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 3.39 | 8.60 |
| 28 Jan | 42.1 | 27.8 | 2.99 | 2.99 | 3.58 | 9.10 |
| 29 Jan | 42.2 | 27.8 | 3.11 | 3.11 | 3.82 | 9.70 |
| 30 Jan | 42.2 | 27.8 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 4.02 | 10.20 |
| 31 Jan | 42.3 | 27.9 | 3.31 | 3.31 | 4.21 | 10.70 |
Weather history Cape May - December 2025
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | 48.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Dec | 54.0 | 27.0 | 1.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Dec | 44.1 | 28.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Dec | 46.0 | 34.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Dec | 39.0 | 26.1 | 0.03 | 0.31 | T |
| 06 Dec | 39.9 | 32.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Dec | 45.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Dec | 35.1 | 26.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Dec | 39.0 | 18.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Dec | 46.9 | 34.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Dec | 45.0 | 32.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Dec | 39.0 | 21.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Dec | 46.9 | 21.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Dec | 39.0 | 21.0 | 0.20 | 1.30 | 1.0 |
| 15 Dec | 30.0 | 19.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.0 |
| 16 Dec | 37.0 | 24.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | T |
| 17 Dec | 55.9 | 24.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 Dec | 57.0 | 28.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Dec | 57.9 | 34.0 | 0.59 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Dec | 42.1 | 28.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 Dec | 52.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 Dec | 39.9 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 Dec | 46.0 | 36.0 | - | - | - |
| 24 Dec | 48.9 | 32.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 Dec | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 Dec | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 Dec | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 Dec | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 Dec | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 Dec | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 Dec | - | - | - | - | - |
Past weather Cape May
| Dec 25 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 44.7 ºF | 42 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 27.6 ºF | 28 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 1.84 inch | 3.32 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 1.61 inch | 4 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 57.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 30.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 36.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 18.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather December 2025 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Cape May - New Jersey
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | New Jersey | |
| County | Cape May | |
| City | Cape May | |
| Zip Code | 8204 | |
| Longitude | -74.91 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 38.94 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 13ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Cape May - New Jersey
| Local Time | 12:59 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:38 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Cape May - New Jersey
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Cape May weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 64ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 47ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 41.88 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 14 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Cape May
Longitude: -74.91, Latitude: 38.94
Average weather Cape May, NJ - 8204
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 1882-2025
Abbreviations
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