Palermo, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,667
Population
858/sq mi density
$98,000
Median Income
$48,770 per capita
$393,900
Home Value
$479,757 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,000 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$393,900 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Palermo 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 46.0 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2336°N, 74.6858°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cape May County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 17 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 | - | - | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Palermo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").