Shimpstown, PA

Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Shimpstown is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.2 miles S of Montgomery, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17236.

Shimpstown at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Franklin County
ZIP code
17236
Nearest town
Montgomery (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.7903, -77.9000

Weather in Shimpstown now

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Shimpstown weather by the hour

Shimpstown weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shimpstown.

This week in Shimpstown

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shimpstown

What is the weather usually like in Shimpstown?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°40°25°Jan44°27°Feb53°34°Mar65°44°Apr74°55°May83°64°Jun87°68°Jul85°66°Aug78°59°Sep66°47°Oct54°37°Nov44°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.5"Jan2.0"Feb3.0"Mar3.3"Apr3.6"May3.4"Jun2.9"Jul2.9"Aug3.8"Sep2.8"Oct2.6"Nov2.8"Dec

Best time to visit Shimpstown: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAGERSTOWN WASHINGTON CO AP, MD US (USW00093706), adjusted for the elevation of Shimpstown.

Shimpstown weather month by month

January
40° 25°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
44° 27°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
53° 34°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
65° 44°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 64°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 68°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 66°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 59°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 47°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
54° 37°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
44° 30°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shimpstown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:12 PM9 h 43 min
February7:02 AM5:49 PM10 h 46 min
March7:21 AM7:19 PM11 h 58 min
April6:32 AM7:51 PM13 h 18 min
May5:55 AM8:20 PM14 h 25 min
June5:41 AM8:43 PM15 h 1 min
July5:54 AM8:40 PM14 h 45 min
August6:22 AM8:09 PM13 h 47 min
September6:51 AM7:21 PM12 h 30 min
October7:20 AM6:33 PM11 h 13 min
November6:55 AM4:57 PM10 h 2 min
December7:24 AM4:49 PM9 h 25 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Shimpstown?

Shimpstown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 35.6 inches (904 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Shimpstown 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 Shimpstown

The closest live webcam is Antrim Township, 9.5 miles E of Shimpstown.

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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shimpstown.

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Questions about Shimpstown

Where is Shimpstown, PA?

Shimpstown is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 1.2 miles S of Montgomery.

What county is Shimpstown in?

Shimpstown is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Shimpstown, PA?

The ZIP code for Shimpstown is 17236.

What is the nearest town to Shimpstown?

Montgomery, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shimpstown?

Yes. The closest is Antrim Township, 9.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shimpstown?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Shimpstown?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Shimpstown?

About 35.6 inches (904 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Shimpstown?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Shimpstown?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shimpstown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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