Cape May Court House, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,375
Population
621/sq mi density
$74,503
Median Income
$44,940 per capita
$355,500
Home Value
$459,275 Zillow
$1,389
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$74,503 median income, 5.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$355,500 home value, $1,389/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape May Court House enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0792°N, 74.8225°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cape May County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in |
Cape May Court House has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").