Why visit Tokeneke
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 24 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sheffield Island Light, Greens Ledge Lighthouse, Agudath Sholem Synagogue and Beth Israel Synagogue.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Tokeneke
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tokeneke
Tokeneke is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Darien, Connecticut, United States. It comprises the southeastern part of the town, occupying several peninsulas and islands that extend into Long Island Sound, between the Goodwives River and Noroton to the west and the Fivemile River to the east. It is bordered to the north by Darien Downtown and to the east by the city of Norwalk.
From the Wikipedia article Tokeneke, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Sheffield Island Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Agudath Sholem Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Church building in Connecticut, United States of America
Beth Israel Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Religious building in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Boston Post Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Cove Island Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
DCA Meadowlands
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic estate and wedding venue in Darien, Connecticut
Five Mile River Landing Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Greens Ledge Light
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States
Pond-Weed House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Rock Ledge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic estate
Village Creek
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Coastal community in the South Norwalk neighborhood of the city of Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Bayley Beach
Beach · 1.2 mi
Free to the public before memorial day, after labor day. During the summer, entry is $25 on weekdays, $30 on weekends, and $50 on concert days.
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes24
12 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship17
St. Benedict's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
St. Mary's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Zion Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare1
Map of Tokeneke
139 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 4.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.4 in | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stamford 5 N Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Noroton 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Darien Downtown 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Noroton Heights 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Norwalk 3 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Stamford 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Old Greenwich 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- New Canaan 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Riverside 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Saugatuck 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Cos Cob 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- StamfordCT StBenedictinesChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT FormerAgudathSholem StarOfDavidWindow, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sheffield Island Light 01, Polaron, CC BY 3.0
- BostonPostRoadDarienCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- DarienCT DCAMeadowlands2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StamfordCT StMarysChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greens Ledge Lighthouse, Greensledgelight, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCTRockLedgeRowayton08112007, Noroton at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldestHouseInDarienCT9July2007, Picabu at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- StamfordCT CoveIslandHouses 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Village Creek entrance 095, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Canaan Institutional Baptist Church 002, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Saint Maurice Church - Stamford, Connecticut, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vladimir's Cathedral - Stamford, Connecticut 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stamford Connecticut coast (6969398905), WorldIslandInfo.com, CC BY 2.0
- NorwalkCT OystermansRowHD7, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT OystermansRowHD1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT OystermansRowHD2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT OystermansRowHD3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT OystermansRowHD4, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT OystermansRowHD5, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NorwalkCT OystermansRowHD6, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- BMW X1 xDrive28i (U11, 2023) (52894958876), Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0
- Darien, Connecticut, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Rowayton Market view from back deck 168, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Rowayton Market 167, Pedro Xing, CC0
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