Cape May Weather in December

What's the weather like in Cape May (New Jersey) in December 2024?

The climate in Cape May during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Cape May and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

Cape May weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Nightly temperature -1.3°C 29.7°F
Average temperature 3.5°C 38.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cape May with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Cape May

Cape May average temperature in December

December rainfall

Cape May average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Cape May average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cape May in December 2024.

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Cape May weather stats

Cape May weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: June 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: August 110mm 4.3ins
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