Shafton, PA
Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Shafton is a small unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.5 miles SW of Irwin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 15692.
Shafton at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Westmoreland County
- ZIP code
- 15692
- Nearest town
- Irwin (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.3308, -79.6933
Weather in Shafton now
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Shafton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shafton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shafton
What is the weather usually like in Shafton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,107 mm
- 25.0 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shafton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURRYSVILLE 2 SW, PA US (USC00366111), adjusted for the elevation of Shafton.
Shafton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shafton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shafton?
Shafton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 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 Shafton 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 Shafton
The closest live webcam is North Huntingdon Township, 1.5 miles SE of Shafton.
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Questions about Shafton
Where is Shafton, PA?
Shafton is an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 0.5 miles SW of Irwin.
What county is Shafton in?
Shafton is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Shafton, PA?
The ZIP code for Shafton is 15692.
What is the nearest town to Shafton?
Irwin, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shafton?
Yes. The closest is North Huntingdon Township, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shafton?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shafton?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Shafton?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shafton?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shafton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shafton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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