Shaw, CO
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Colorado
Shaw is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Colorado. It is 19.0 miles S of Arriba, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 80818.
Shaw at a glance
- State
- Colorado
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 80818
- Nearest town
- Arriba (19.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 39.5506, -103.3603
Weather in Shaw now
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Shaw weather by the hour
Shaw weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shaw.
This week in Shaw
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shaw
What is the weather usually like in Shaw?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 16.4 inprecipitation per year · 416 mm
- 44.7 insnowfall per year · 114 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shaw: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHAW 4ENE, CO US (USC00057560), adjusted for the elevation of Shaw.
Shaw weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shaw through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:39 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Shaw?
Shaw has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 16.4 inches (416 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shaw is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Shaw
The closest live webcam is Leader › East: Colorado Rifle Club, 45.9 miles NW of Shaw.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shaw.
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Questions about Shaw
Where is Shaw, CO?
Shaw is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Colorado, 19.0 miles S of Arriba.
What county is Shaw in?
Shaw is in Lincoln County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Shaw, CO?
The ZIP code for Shaw is 80818.
What is the nearest town to Shaw?
Arriba, 19.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shaw?
Yes. The closest is Leader › East: Colorado Rifle Club, 45.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shaw?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shaw?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Shaw?
About 16.4 inches (416 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shaw?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shaw?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shaw have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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