West Cape May, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
934
Population
798/sq mi density
$79,375
Median Income
$53,959 per capita
$698,300
Home Value
$1,496,189 Zillow
$1,352
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 2.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$698,300 home value, $1,352/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.5% bachelor's degree or higher
West Cape May 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 | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9422°N, 74.9390°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cape May County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 41 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 | - | - | 98 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 |
West Cape May 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").