Shokan, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,220
Population
314/sq mi density
$96,750
Median Income
$52,102 per capita
$240,700
Home Value
$456,574 Zillow
$2,292
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$96,750 median income, 26.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,700 home value, $2,292/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Shokan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 104.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9809°N, 74.2130°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ulster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in |
Shokan has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.8").