The remote server returned an error: (400) Bad Request.The remote server returned an error: (400) Bad Request. 2025 Compare Climate & Weather: New York, NY vs Cape May, NJ

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
New York, NY vs Cape May, NJ

Change Cities
Highlights

On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Cape May. New York averages 224 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cape May, New Jersey gets 44.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. New York, New York gets 46.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Cape May averages 11.6 inches of snow per year. New York averages 25.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Cape May, New Jersey
Summer High: the July high is around 85.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26.8
Rain: averages 44.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11.6 inches of snow a year

New York, New York
Summer High: the July high is around 84.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26.1
Rain: averages 46.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25.3 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Cape May

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cape May is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in New Jersey.

7.5 / 10
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Cape May, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

New York

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for New York is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in New York.

7.3 / 10
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in New York, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthNew York, NYCape May, NJ
January39° / 26°43° / 27°
February42° / 28°45° / 28°
March50° / 34°53° / 34°
April61° / 44°63° / 43°
May71° / 53°72° / 52°
June80° / 63°81° / 62°
July84° / 69°85° / 67°
August83° / 68°84° / 66°
September76° / 61°78° / 60°
October64° / 50°67° / 48°
November54° / 41°58° / 40°
December44° / 31°47° / 31°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: New York / Cape May
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 021 / 2110 / 104 / 2
February0 / 019 / 189 / 93 / 2
March0 / 011 / 1211 / 112 / 1
April0 / 01 / 311 / 110 / 0
May1 / 10 / 011 / 100 / 0
June3 / 30 / 011 / 90 / 0
July6 / 70 / 010 / 100 / 0
August4 / 40 / 09 / 90 / 0
September1 / 10 / 08 / 80 / 0
October0 / 00 / 29 / 80 / 0
November0 / 03 / 79 / 90 / 0
December0 / 015 / 1710 / 103 / 1
July is the hottest month for New York with an average high temperature of 84.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in New York. In New York, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for New York are June, September and August.

July is the hottest month for Cape May with an average high temperature of 85.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New Jersey. In Cape May, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cape May are September, June and August.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for New York with an average of 26.1°. This is one of the warmest places in New York.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cape May with an average of 26.8°. This is one of the warmest places in New Jersey.

In New York, there are 14.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in New York.

In Cape May, there are 14.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in New Jersey.

In New York, there are 70.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in New York.

In Cape May, there are 80.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in New Jersey.

In New York, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in New York.

In Cape May, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New Jersey.

July is the wettest month in New York with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.6 inches in New York means that it is wetter than most places in New York.


March is the wettest month in Cape May with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 26% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.3 inches in Cape May means that it is one of the driest places in New Jersey.

April is the rainiest month in New York with 11.2 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.3 rainy days. There are 118.8 rainy days annually in New York, which is less rainy than most places in New York. 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.

April is the rainiest month in Cape May with 10.8 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 113.1 rainy days annually in Cape May, which is less rainy 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.

An annual snowfall of 25.3 inches in New York means that it is less snowy than most places in New York.

An annual snowfall of 11.6 inches in Cape May means that it is one of the least snowy places in New Jersey.
February is the snowiest month in New York with 8.4 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Cape May with 5.8 inches of snow, and 4 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 New York    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
re:
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

   |    Reply
NC For Me · Apex, NC
re:
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of New York

See all reviews
Reviews for Cape May    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
re:
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

   |    Reply
NC For Me · Apex, NC
re:
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cape May

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather
Compare CityCompared To This City
 Bend, OregonAshland, OregonCompare
 Bellingham, WashingtonVancouver, WashingtonCompare
 Vancouver, WashingtonBoston, MassachusettsCompare
 Raleigh, North CarolinaCedar Park, TexasCompare
 West Chester, PennsylvaniaBinghamton, New YorkCompare
 Albuquerque, New MexicoDenver, ColoradoCompare
 Yuma, ArizonaLos Angeles, CaliforniaCompare
 Chattanooga, TennesseeKnoxville, TennesseeCompare
 Nashville, TennesseeMiami, FloridaCompare
 Naples, FloridaMiami, FloridaCompare
Compare Cost of Living
Compare New York Cost of Living vs Cape May Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...


Zips In New York, New York
11368, 11385, 10467, 11226, 11211, 11236, 11220, 11208, 11234, 11373, 209 total
Zips In CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
No Zip Codes Here.
Learn More About NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Cape May, New Jersey
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.