Shirkshire, MA

Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Shirkshire is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It is 3.1 miles S of Conway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01370.

Shirkshire at a glance

State
Massachusetts
County
Franklin County
ZIP code
01370
Nearest town
Conway (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
42.5514, -72.7269

Weather in Shirkshire now

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Shirkshire weather by the hour

Shirkshire weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shirkshire.

This week in Shirkshire

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shirkshire

What is the weather usually like in Shirkshire?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°29°49°68°88°33°15°Jan37°14°Feb45°23°Mar58°34°Apr70°45°May78°54°Jun83°59°Jul81°57°Aug74°50°Sep62°39°Oct50°29°Nov40°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.1"Feb3.9"Mar3.8"Apr4.0"May4.8"Jun4.1"Jul4.7"Aug4.2"Sep4.7"Oct3.8"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Shirkshire: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENFIELD #3, MA US (USC00193229), adjusted for the elevation of Shirkshire.

Shirkshire weather month by month

January
33° 15°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
37° 14°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
45° 23°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
58° 34°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
70° 45°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 54°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
81° 57°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
74° 50°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 39°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
50° 29°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
40° 21°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shirkshire through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM4:44 PM9 h 28 min
February6:45 AM5:24 PM10 h 38 min
March7:00 AM6:58 PM11 h 57 min
April6:07 AM7:34 PM13 h 26 min
May5:26 AM8:07 PM14 h 40 min
June5:11 AM8:31 PM15 h 20 min
July5:25 AM8:28 PM15 h 2 min
August5:56 AM7:54 PM13 h 57 min
September6:29 AM7:02 PM12 h 32 min
October7:02 AM6:10 PM11 h 7 min
November6:40 AM4:30 PM9 h 49 min
December7:12 AM4:20 PM9 h 7 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Shirkshire?

Shirkshire has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Shirkshire is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Shirkshire

The closest live webcam is Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM37.7 - Lee Rd: NORTH, 6.1 miles SE of Shirkshire.

Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM37.7 - Lee Rd: NORTHDeerfield · 6.1 mi SEOn Windy
Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM35.9 - Ex 36 Rt 116: NORTHDeerfield · 7.3 mi SEOn Windy
Whately › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM32.3 - 2.2 mi before Ex35 Rts 5&10: NORTHWhately · 9.8 mi SEOn Windy
Hatfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM30.0 - Ex 30 Rts 5 & 10: NORTHHatfield · 11.7 mi SEOn Windy
Hatfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM27.3 - Ex 27 Rts 5 & 10: NORTHHatfield · 13.9 mi SOn Windy
Northampton › South: I-91: I-91-SB-MM25.8 - Ex 26 Rts 5 & 10: SOUTHNorthampton · 15.2 mi SOn Windy
Hadley › West: RT-9: Rt9-WB - East of Coolidge Br: WESTHadley · 15.8 mi SOn Windy
Holyoke › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM20.8 - 1.8 mi before Ex 23 Rt 5: NORTHHolyoke · 19.3 mi SOn Windy
Guilford: I-91 NorthGuilford · 19.8 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shirkshire.

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Questions about Shirkshire

Where is Shirkshire, MA?

Shirkshire is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Massachusetts, 3.1 miles S of Conway.

What county is Shirkshire in?

Shirkshire is in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

What is the ZIP code of Shirkshire, MA?

The ZIP code for Shirkshire is 01370.

What is the nearest town to Shirkshire?

Conway, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shirkshire?

Yes. The closest is Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM37.7 - Lee Rd: NORTH, 6.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shirkshire?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Shirkshire?

February, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Shirkshire?

About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Shirkshire?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Shirkshire?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shirkshire have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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