West Shokan, NY
Unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York
West Shokan is a small unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York. It is 3.9 miles E of Shokan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12494.
West Shokan at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Ulster County
- ZIP code
- 12494
- Nearest town
- Shokan (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.9672, -74.2875
Weather in West Shokan now
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West Shokan weather by the hour
West Shokan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Shokan.
This week in West Shokan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Shokan
What is the weather usually like in West Shokan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 74°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 63.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,602 mm
- 104.7 insnowfall per year · 266 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Shokan: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SLIDE MTN, NY US (USC00307799), adjusted for the elevation of West Shokan.
West Shokan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Shokan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Shokan?
West Shokan has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 63.1 inches (1,602 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 105 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Shokan 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 West Shokan
The closest live webcam is Pine Hill › South: Belleayre Discovery Lodge, 16.3 miles NW of West Shokan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Shokan.
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Questions about West Shokan
Where is West Shokan, NY?
West Shokan is an unincorporated community in Ulster County, New York, 3.9 miles E of Shokan.
What county is West Shokan in?
West Shokan is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of West Shokan, NY?
The ZIP code for West Shokan is 12494.
What is the nearest town to West Shokan?
Shokan, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Shokan?
Yes. The closest is Pine Hill › South: Belleayre Discovery Lodge, 16.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Shokan?
July, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in West Shokan?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in West Shokan?
About 63.1 inches (1,602 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Shokan?
Yes, about 105 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Shokan?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Shokan have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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