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Shelter Island Heights Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Shelter Island Heights can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Shelter Island Heights can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Shelter Island Heights is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1210 mm. Year-round, Shelter Island Heights has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 128 mm, and the driest month, November, with 86 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Shelter Island Heights

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | -1°C
W 8 m/s
0.4 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Wed   Dec 25
2°C | -4°C
N 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
2°C | -3°C
N 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Shelter Island Heights in the United States of America

During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Shelter Island Heights?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Shelter Island Heights?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Shelter Island Heights?
    December tops the wettest month list with 128 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Shelter Island Heights?
    November is the driest month with 86 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.