Cape May County Climate
Cape May County, New Jersey
Avg Annual Temp
56.0°F
Annual Precip
43.8"
Annual Snowfall
14.8"
Extreme Heat Days
21.450000000000003
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Cape May County Weather
New Jersey's Warmest Coastal Tip
At 56.0°F, Cape May is significantly warmer than the national median and the warmest county in this regional set. Its 43.8 inches of precipitation is lower than many of its northern neighbors.
Leading the State in Warmth
Cape May's 56.0°F average annual temperature is nearly 2.5 degrees higher than the New Jersey state average. Its unique peninsula geography allows the ocean to moderate its climate significantly.
Warmest of the Southern Tier
It is much warmer than its closest neighbor, Cumberland County, which averages 54.6°F. Cape May's coastal position creates a microclimate that sets it apart from the inland mainland.
Mild Winters and Shore Breezes
The county sees only 14.8 inches of snowfall and 21 extreme heat days, reflecting a very stable climate. Winter averages are a relatively mild 37.6°F, the highest in the region.
Coastal Maintenance is Key
With the mildest winters in the state, residents can focus less on snow and more on salt-air corrosion. HVAC systems should be optimized for humidity rather than extreme freezing protection.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.