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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Old Tappan, NJ vs Cary, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Cary. Old Tappan averages 206 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cary, North Carolina gets 46.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Old Tappan, New Jersey gets 47.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Cary averages 4.1 inches of snow per year. Old Tappan averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Cary, North Carolina
Summer High:
the July high is around 89.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.9
Rain: averages 46.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4.1 inches of snow a year

Old Tappan, New Jersey
Summer High:
the July high is around 82.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.8
Rain: averages 47.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Cary

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cary is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Cary, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Old Tappan

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Old Tappan is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in New Jersey.

6.9 / 10
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Old Tappan, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthOld Tappan, NJCary, NC
January35° / 19°50° / 30°
February39° / 21°54° / 32°
March47° / 28°62° / 39°
April59° / 38°72° / 47°
May69° / 47°79° / 56°
June78° / 56°86° / 65°
July82° / 62°89° / 69°
August81° / 60°88° / 68°
September74° / 53°81° / 61°
October62° / 42°72° / 49°
November51° / 33°63° / 40°
December40° / 24°53° / 33°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Old Tappan / Cary
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 027 / 1910 / 105 / 1
February0 / 024 / 159 / 93 / 1
March0 / 020 / 811 / 92 / 0
April0 / 08 / 111 / 90 / 0
May1 / 22 / 011 / 90 / 0
June2 / 80 / 011 / 100 / 0
July5 / 140 / 010 / 110 / 0
August3 / 100 / 010 / 100 / 0
September1 / 31 / 09 / 80 / 0
October0 / 05 / 19 / 70 / 0
November0 / 014 / 610 / 81 / 0
December0 / 025 / 1611 / 93 / 0
July is the hottest month for Old Tappan with an average high temperature of 82.2°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in New Jersey. In Old Tappan, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Old Tappan are June, August and July.

July is the hottest month for Cary with an average high temperature of 89.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Carolina. In Cary, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cary are May, September and October.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Old Tappan with an average of 18.8°. This is colder than most places in New Jersey.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cary with an average of 29.9°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Old Tappan, there are 11.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New Jersey.

In Cary, there are 37.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Old Tappan, there are 124.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New Jersey.

In Cary, there are 65.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Old Tappan, there are 4.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in New Jersey.

In Cary, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

July is the wettest month in Old Tappan with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.1 inches in Old Tappan means that it is drier than most places in New Jersey.


August is the wettest month in Cary with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.3 inches in Cary means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.

May is the rainiest month in Old Tappan with 11.4 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.5 rainy days. There are 121.1 rainy days annually in Old Tappan, which is rainier than most places in New Jersey. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Cary with 10.8 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 107.1 rainy days annually in Cary, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 27.0 inches in Old Tappan means that it is snowier than most places in New Jersey.

An annual snowfall of 4.1 inches in Cary means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina.
January is the snowiest month in Old Tappan with 8.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Cary with 2.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Old Tappan    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Reviews for Cary    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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