Shaw, LA
Unincorporated community in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Shaw is a small unincorporated community in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It is 17.1 miles W of Bordelonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71316.
Shaw at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Avoyelles Parish
- ZIP code
- 71316
- Nearest town
- Bordelonville (17.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.1914, -91.6311
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
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 59.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,513 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shaw: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JONESVILLE LOCKS, LA US (USC00164739), adjusted for the elevation of Shaw.
Shaw weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shaw through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shaw?
Shaw has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 59.6 inches (1,513 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Shaw is April–May and September–October. 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 Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 28.3 miles NE of Shaw.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shaw.
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Questions about Shaw
Where is Shaw, LA?
Shaw is an unincorporated community in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, 17.1 miles W of Bordelonville.
What county is Shaw in?
Shaw is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Shaw, LA?
The ZIP code for Shaw is 71316.
What is the nearest town to Shaw?
Bordelonville, 17.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shaw?
Yes. The closest is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 28.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shaw?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Shaw?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Shaw?
About 59.6 inches (1,513 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Shaw?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shaw?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shaw have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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