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What is the Age and Net Worth 2023 of Jim Cantore? Bio | Wife and Height

What is the Age and Net Worth 2023 of Jim Cantore? Bio | Wife and Height

Facts of Jim Cantore

Full Name:Jim Cantore
Birth Date:February 16, 1964
Age:60 years
Gender:Male
Profession:Meteorologist, Journalist
Country:United States
Horoscope:Aquarius
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70m)
DivorceTamra Cantor
Net Worth$4.5 million
Salary$65 thousand
Eye ColorDark Brown
Birth PlaceBeacon Falls, Connecticut,
StatusSingle
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
EducationLyndon State College
FatherJames Cantore
Siblings Vinnie Cantore
KidsChristina Cantore, Ben Cantore
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A reputed journalist and meteorologist, Jim Cantore is best known as an on-air personality for The Weather Channel. He is popular for his extraordinary works in live coverage such as Hurricanes Ike, Gustav, Katrina, Isabel, Rita, and much more.

Early Life of Jim Cantore

Jim Cantore came to this beautiful world on February 16, 1964, in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, in the United States of America. In 2023, he turned 59 and his zodiac sign is Aquarius. By birth, his full name is James D. Cantore. Every year, he celebrates his birthday on the 16th of February.

Jim Cantore with his siblings in his childhood photo
Caption: Jim Cantore with his siblings (Photo: Instagram)

Jim’s father’s name is James Cantore. Similarly, he grew up along with his sibling brother Vinnie Cantore and two sisters. By nationality, he holds American citizenship and belongs to a white ethnic background.

Jim Cantore has a degree in Meteorology

Jim completed his college level at Lyndon State College. After that, he completed his graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology in 1986. After graduation, he got his first job that same year as an intern at the Weather Channel as a weather forecaster.

Jim Cantore picture of his graduation day with his friends
Caption: Jim’s picture of his graduation day with his friends (Photo: Instagram)

Relationship Status of Jim Cantore

Jim is in a relationship with an American meteorologist and journalist, Alexandra Steele. Previously, he was married to an American reporter, Tamra Cantor. The couple first met while working at TWC. Jim and Tamra tied their wedding knot in 1990. After staying together for almost two decades, the couple divorced in 2009. The main reason for their divorce was his wife Tamra’s Parkinson’s disease.

Jim Cantore with his co-worker
Caption: Jim Cantore with his co-worker (Photo: Instagram)

Jim Cantore, Father of Two Kids

Jim is the father of two children. His daughter’s name is Christina Cantore and his son’s name is Ben Cantore. Christina was born in 1993 and Ben was born in 1995. As of 2023, Christina and Ben are 30 years and 28 years old respectively.

Jim Cantore with his daughter and son
Caption: Jim Cantore’s photo with his children (Photo: Instagram)

Net Earnings of Jim Cantore

Jim Cantore has an estimated net worth of around $4.5 million. In the year 2011, he was applauded for his brilliant work and campaigns throughout the country at the time of the Katrina Hurricane. He has an annual salary of $116,374. According to some online resources, the average salary of an American journalist is $45545 and a meteorologist ranges from$81,919 to $131,654 annually.

Jim Cantore standing in front of car
Caption: Jim Cantore’s photo while standing in front of the car (Photo: corvette blogger)

Jim Cantore’s Height

Jim has a tall height of 5 feet 8 inches and his body weight is approximately 76 kilograms. He has an alluring pair of brown eyes and his head is bald.

Prestigious NOAA Award Winner Metrologist

The on-camera Metrologist, Cantore is one of the top weather reporters in America covering such devastating weather casualties. In his career, he has reported disastrous weather events like Gustav, Isabel, Floyd, Rita, Mitch, Bonnie, Sandy, Irene, and many more.

Jim Cantore doing reporting with his team
Caption: Jim Cantore doing reporting with his team (Photo: Instagram)

Similarly, Cantore has got a chance in reporting the Winter X Games and PGA tournaments. He is a part of the most promising launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. He received the prestigious NOAA in 2002.

Career Line of Jim Cantore

  • Jim is a journalist and meteorologist.
  • After graduation, he got his first job that same year as an intern at the Weather Channel as a weather forecaster.
  • Also, he did a live on-area report at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina on January 28, 2014.
  • He was charged by Colin Marcelli and kneed Marcelli in the crotch.
  • Also, he came into the limelight while covering the landfall of Hurricane Michael in Panama City Beach, Florida.

FAQs of Jim Cantore

How many times does Jim Cantore experience thundersnow in Boston?

Jim experienced Thundersnow five times in his career. Worcester is his first experience and others are Worcester, then Milwaukee, Chicago, Harrisburg (Pennsylvania), and now Plymouth.

What happened to Jim Cantore on The Weather Channel?

Jim was hit by a flying tree when he was covering Category 4 Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022.

Where does Jim Cantore live now?

Currently, Jim lives on the Coast of North Carolina, with a crowd who looked anxious to weigh in on the impending hurricane.

How does Jim Cantore’s surname pronounce?

His surname is pronounced as Can-Tour-E and grew up in White River Junction, Vermont. His birth sign is Aquarius.