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Cape May, NJ Weather


Cape May, NJ climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 26.80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Cape May is 41.39 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 4.18 Inches.

Weather Data

Current Conditions

(Updated: 12:15 PM EST SUN NOV 22 2009)

Overcast Overcast, 52°F Humidity: 77% Dewpoint: 45°F
Wind Speed: NE 8.1 MPH (7 KT) Heat Index: 52°F
Barometer: 30.29 in. Wind Chill: 49°F

Weather Forecast

(Generated: 11:05 AM EST SUN NOV 22 2009)
Hi: 55°F This afternoon: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Lo: 49°F
Hi: 55°F Monday: Cloudy. Rain likely...Mainly in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Lo: 50°F
Hi: 55°F Tuesday: Cloudy with a chance of rain and drizzle. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Lo: 49°F
Hi: 59°F Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
Lo: 49°F
Hi: 59°F Thanksgiving day: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.
Lo: 41°F
Hi: 50°F Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy. Highs around 50.
Lo: 35°F

Moon, Sunrise and Sunset

Waxing Crescent Moon Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent Moon Civil Twilight:
6:20 AM EST
Sunrise:
6:49 AM EST
Sunset:
4:41 PM EST
Civil Twilight:
5:10 PM EST

Normal Climate

Normal Temperatures

(CAPE MAY 2 NW Weather station, 1.64 miles from Cape May)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
Max °F 41.7 43.3 50.7 59.8 69.2 78.2 83.7 82.7 77.0 66.3 56.2 46.7 63.0
Mean °F 34.3 35.8 42.8 51.5 60.9 69.9 75.5 74.4 68.6 57.7 48.3 39.1 54.9
Min °F 26.8 28.2 34.8 43.1 52.6 61.6 67.2 66.1 60.1 49.1 40.4 31.4 46.8

Normal Precipitation

(CAPE MAY 2 NW Weather station, 1.64 miles from Cape May)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
Inch 3.68 3.03 4.18 3.31 3.65 3.01 3.39 3.78 3.31 3.41 3.11 3.53 41.39