Dunkirk, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Dunkirk now
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Dunkirk weather by the hour
Dunkirk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dunkirk.
This week in Dunkirk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dunkirk
What is the weather usually like in Dunkirk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 46.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,189 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dunkirk: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DUNKIRK, NY US (USC00302197), adjusted for the elevation of Dunkirk.
Dunkirk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dunkirk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dunkirk is June to September. At 617 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Dunkirk
What is the hottest month in Dunkirk?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Dunkirk?
February, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Dunkirk?
About 46.8 inches (1,189 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Dunkirk?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dunkirk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dunkirk have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Dunkirk in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 34°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Dunkirk?
Around 7:07 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:56 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Dunkirk weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Dunkirk.
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