Shandaken, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.9 °F (low) to 56.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 57.6 Inches. Shandaken is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6 °F | 32.6 °F | 5.07 in. |
| February | 16.6 °F | 35.7 °F | 3.58 in. |
| March | 23.4 °F | 43.3 °F | 5.62 in. |
| April | 34.0 °F | 56.1 °F | 5.26 in. |
| May | 44.1 °F | 67.4 °F | 4.15 in. |
| June | 52.8 °F | 74.9 °F | 5.31 in. |
| July | 57.7 °F | 79.3 °F | 4.8 in. |
| August | 56.5 °F | 77.5 °F | 4.42 in. |
| September | 49.6 °F | 70.8 °F | 5.14 in. |
| October | 39.8 °F | 59.4 °F | 5.4 in. |
| November | 30.2 °F | 47.8 °F | 4.16 in. |
| December | 22.5 °F | 37.5 °F | 4.67 in. |
| Annual | 36.9 °F | 56.9 °F | 57.58 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |