Shelter Island, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Shelter Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shelter Island.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shelter Island
What is the weather usually like in Shelter Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,264 mm
- 26.8 insnowfall per year · 68 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shelter Island: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ORIENT PT SP, NY US (USC00306276), adjusted for the elevation of Shelter Island.
Shelter Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shelter Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shelter Island?
Shelter Island has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,264 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shelter Island is June to September. At 52 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 Shelter Island
What is the hottest month in Shelter Island?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Shelter Island?
February, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Shelter Island?
About 49.8 inches (1,264 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Shelter Island?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shelter Island?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shelter Island have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Shelter Island in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 41°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Shelter Island?
Around 6:35 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:32 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Shelter Island weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Shelter Island.
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