Shenks Ferry, PA
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Shenks Ferry is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.8 miles NE of Conestoga, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17516.
Shenks Ferry at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lancaster County
- ZIP code
- 17516
- Nearest town
- Conestoga (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.8994, -76.3864
Weather in Shenks Ferry now
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Shenks Ferry weather by the hour
Shenks Ferry weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shenks Ferry.
This week in Shenks Ferry
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shenks Ferry
What is the weather usually like in Shenks Ferry?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,177 mm
- 21.3 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shenks Ferry: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAFE HARBOR DAM, PA US (USC00367732), adjusted for the elevation of Shenks Ferry.
Shenks Ferry weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shenks Ferry through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shenks Ferry?
Shenks Ferry has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shenks Ferry 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 Shenks Ferry
The closest live webcam is Chestnut Hill, 10.3 miles N of Shenks Ferry.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shenks Ferry.
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Questions about Shenks Ferry
Where is Shenks Ferry, PA?
Shenks Ferry is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 2.8 miles NE of Conestoga.
What county is Shenks Ferry in?
Shenks Ferry is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Shenks Ferry, PA?
The ZIP code for Shenks Ferry is 17516.
What is the nearest town to Shenks Ferry?
Conestoga, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shenks Ferry?
Yes. The closest is Chestnut Hill, 10.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shenks Ferry?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shenks Ferry?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Shenks Ferry?
About 46.3 inches (1,177 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Shenks Ferry?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shenks Ferry?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shenks Ferry have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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