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Dunkirk

Dunkirk is a small town in New York, United States. It has a population of about 12,743 (2020). The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now55°F
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population12,743
Local time09:02
42.48° N, 79.33° WElevation 617 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code14048
The year in Dunkirkweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low61° / 46°
Rain this month111mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Dunkirk at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month81°F

Average high in July

Coolest month21°F

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

92 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

60 mm of rain

Monuments nearby6+

within 13 km

Weather in Dunkirk

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
55°F

Cloudy · wind 15 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct64°50°
Tue27 Oct56°42°
Wed28 Oct62°42°
Thu29 Oct69°53°
Fri30 Oct63°49°1.7 mm
Sat31 Oct64°48°
Sun1 Nov69°45°
Mon2 Nov66°53°
Tue3 Nov57°45°2.2 mm

When to go to Dunkirk

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score132323366466596270541813
High34°35°43°55°67°76°81°79°73°61°50°40°
Low21°20°26°36°48°59°64°62°56°46°36°28°
Rain (mm)7260688393891099811511110992
Wet days151112141514151412151316

What's on in Dunkirk

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Dunkirk

All monuments

More museums: Dunkirk Historical Museum · Veterans Museum & Light Keeper's House

Outdoors around Dunkirk

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Shorewood Country ClubGolf courses
3.7 km
Lake Erie State ParkCamp sites
3.9 km
Sheridan Bay Park CampgroundCamp sites
4.3 km
Eagle Bay Golf CourseGolf courses
4.5 km

Nature around Dunkirk

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Dunkirk

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dunkirk

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Dunkirk

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Dunkirk from above

Postal code

14048

Getting to Dunkirk

Buffalo Niagara International AirportBUF
71 km
Niagara Falls International AirportIAG
77 km
Niagara District AirportYCM
80 km

Places near Dunkirk

Places with a climate like Dunkirk

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dunkirk?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dunkirk.
What is the hottest month in Dunkirk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F and lows of 64°F.
What is the coldest month in Dunkirk?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 34°F and lows of 21°F.
What is the rainiest month in Dunkirk?
December is the wettest month with about 3.6 in of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Dunkirk?
The postal code of Dunkirk is 14048.