Shadow, VA
Unincorporated community in Mathews County, Virginia
Shadow is a small unincorporated community in Mathews County, Virginia. It is 6.7 miles N of Mathews, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 23163.
Shadow at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Mathews County
- ZIP code
- 23163, 23138
- Nearest town
- Mathews (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.3492, -76.2969
Weather in Shadow now
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Shadow weather by the hour
Shadow weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shadow.
This week in Shadow
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shadow
What is the weather usually like in Shadow?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 51.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,319 mm
- 8.5 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shadow: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N, VA US (USC00446161), adjusted for the elevation of Shadow.
Shadow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shadow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shadow?
Shadow has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 51.9 inches (1,319 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shadow 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 Shadow
The closest live webcam is Cricket Hill: VA-223 MM 2.07 SB - Gwynns Island, 9.6 miles N of Shadow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shadow.
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Questions about Shadow
Where is Shadow, VA?
Shadow is an unincorporated community in Mathews County, Virginia, 6.7 miles N of Mathews.
What county is Shadow in?
Shadow is in Mathews County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shadow, VA?
The ZIP code for Shadow is 23163.
What is the nearest town to Shadow?
Mathews, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shadow?
Yes. The closest is Cricket Hill: VA-223 MM 2.07 SB - Gwynns Island, 9.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shadow?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Shadow?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Shadow?
About 51.9 inches (1,319 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shadow?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shadow?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shadow have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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