Sheepshead Bay, NY
Unincorporated community in Kings County, New York
Sheepshead Bay is a small unincorporated community in Kings County, New York. It is 5.0 miles N of New York, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 11235.
Sheepshead Bay at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Kings County
- ZIP code
- 11235, 11229
- Nearest town
- New York (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5911, -73.9450
Weather in Sheepshead Bay now
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Sheepshead Bay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheepshead Bay.
This week in Sheepshead Bay
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheepshead Bay
What is the weather usually like in Sheepshead Bay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
- 24.5 insnowfall per year · 62 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheepshead Bay: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NY AVE V BROOKLYN, NY US (USC00305796), adjusted for the elevation of Sheepshead Bay.
Sheepshead Bay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheepshead Bay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sheepshead Bay?
Sheepshead Bay has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sheepshead Bay is May–June and August–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 Sheepshead Bay
The closest live webcam is New York › West: Brooklyn Navy Yard, 8.2 miles N of Sheepshead Bay.
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Questions about Sheepshead Bay
Where is Sheepshead Bay, NY?
Sheepshead Bay is an unincorporated community in Kings County, New York, 5.0 miles N of New York.
What county is Sheepshead Bay in?
Sheepshead Bay is in Kings County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The ZIP code for Sheepshead Bay is 11235.
What is the nearest town to Sheepshead Bay?
New York, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheepshead Bay?
Yes. The closest is New York › West: Brooklyn Navy Yard, 8.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheepshead Bay?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheepshead Bay?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sheepshead Bay?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sheepshead Bay?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sheepshead Bay?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheepshead Bay have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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