Shokan, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 3.6 °C (low) to 15.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1357.9 Millimeters. Shokan is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.4 °C | 1.2 °C | 97.79 mm |
| February | -7.7 °C | 2.9 °C | 77.72 mm |
| March | -3.6 °C | 7.4 °C | 109.47 mm |
| April | 2.2 °C | 14.9 °C | 101.85 mm |
| May | 7.8 °C | 21.2 °C | 104.65 mm |
| June | 12.6 °C | 25.6 °C | 131.06 mm |
| July | 15.4 °C | 28.3 °C | 136.91 mm |
| August | 14.7 °C | 27.1 °C | 112.52 mm |
| September | 10.5 °C | 23.2 °C | 131.32 mm |
| October | 4.8 °C | 16.6 °C | 136.91 mm |
| November | -0.6 °C | 9.8 °C | 100.33 mm |
| December | -5.1 °C | 3.8 °C | 117.35 mm |
| Annual | 3.6 °C | 15.2 °C | 1357.88 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |