Shaw, LA

Historical community (former settlement) in Iberia Parish, Louisiana

Shaw is a historical community (former settlement) in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.0 miles W of Loreauville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70552.

Shaw at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Iberia Parish
ZIP code
70552
Nearest town
Loreauville (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.0514, -91.6914

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

37°52°66°81°95°61°42°Jan65°46°Feb71°52°Mar77°58°Apr83°65°May88°72°Jun90°73°Jul90°73°Aug87°69°Sep80°58°Oct70°49°Nov63°44°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan4.0"Feb3.9"Mar4.8"Apr5.1"May7.5"Jun7.9"Jul7.3"Aug6.6"Sep4.6"Oct4.1"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Shaw: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JEANERETTE 5 NW, LA US (USC00164674), adjusted for the elevation of Shaw.

Shaw weather month by month

January
61° 42°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
65° 46°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 52°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
77° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
83° 65°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 72°F
7.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
90° 73°F
7.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
90° 73°F
7.3 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
87° 69°F
6.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
80° 58°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
63° 44°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shaw through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM5:30 PM10 h 28 min
February6:45 AM5:56 PM11 h 11 min
March7:14 AM7:16 PM12 h 1 min
April6:38 AM7:35 PM12 h 57 min
May6:11 AM7:54 PM13 h 42 min
June6:03 AM8:10 PM14 h 7 min
July6:14 AM8:10 PM13 h 56 min
August6:33 AM7:49 PM13 h 16 min
September6:50 AM7:13 PM12 h 23 min
October7:07 AM6:37 PM11 h 29 min
November6:30 AM5:11 PM10 h 41 min
December6:53 AM5:10 PM10 h 16 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 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).

It gets about 65.4 inches (1,662 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Shaw is March–April and October–November. 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 Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 19.7 miles N of Shaw.

Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 19.7 mi NOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 19.7 mi NOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 at OldHenderson · 19.7 mi NOn Windy
Pelba: I-10 at MM 119.5Pelba · 19.8 mi NOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 at LA 347Henderson · 20.1 mi NWOn Windy
Atchafalaya: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Atchafalaya · 20.2 mi NOn Windy
Atchafalaya: I-10 at Butte La RoseAtchafalaya · 20.2 mi NOn Windy
Champagne: I-10 at Henderson DMSChampagne · 20.6 mi NWOn Windy
Breaux Bridge: I-10 atBreaux Bridge · 21.5 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shaw.

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Questions about Shaw

Where is Shaw, LA?

Shaw is a historical community (former settlement) in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, 3.0 miles W of Loreauville.

What county is Shaw in?

Shaw is in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Shaw, LA?

The ZIP code for Shaw is 70552.

What is the nearest town to Shaw?

Loreauville, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shaw?

Yes. The closest is Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 19.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shaw?

August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Shaw?

January, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Shaw?

About 65.4 inches (1,662 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Shaw?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Shaw?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shaw have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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