Cape May, NJ weather in February
Cape May is chilly in February, with frequent rain and some snow: highs average 45°F and nights drop to about 29°F. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 5.7 in. This is the depth of winter in Cape May.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.7 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:05 am / 5:20 pm | 6:33 am / 5:50 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am32°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dover AFB (33 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 47% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 45%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 3.0 in; a dry February brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.7 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 52°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 35°F
- Wettest February2010: 5.7 in
- Driest February2009: 0.5 in
- Highest reading75°F (February 21, 2018)
- Lowest reading3°F (February 21, 2015)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 45°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 29°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.8 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +2°F from January and +7°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Williamsburg, VA151 mi · high 52°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Nags Head, NC209 mi · high 53°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Stamford, CT163 mi · high 40°F · 9 wet days
How Cape May ranks in February
- Normal high243rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days310th driest of 378
- Comfortable days232nd most of 340
What to pack for Cape May in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 776 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Cape May in February?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was 3°F (most recently on February 21, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Cape May in February?
About 11 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (5.7 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Cape May in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 5.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is February a good time to visit Cape May?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cape May (39 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Cape May 2 Nw (USC00281351), 2.0 mi NW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Dover AFB (USW00013707), 33 mi WNW of the city center, 23 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Millville Municipal Arpt (724075-13735), 31 mi NNW of the city center, 58 ft (51 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.