Shaw Island, WA
Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington
Shaw Island is a small unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington. It is 5.4 miles SW of Friday Harbor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98286.
Shaw Island at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- San Juan County
- ZIP code
- 98286
- Nearest town
- Friday Harbor (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.5844, -122.9278
Weather in Shaw Island now
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Shaw Island weather by the hour
Shaw Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shaw Island.
This week in Shaw Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shaw Island
What is the weather usually like in Shaw Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 69°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 29.2 inprecipitation per year · 741 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shaw Island: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLGA 2 SE, WA US (USC00456096), adjusted for the elevation of Shaw Island.
Shaw Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shaw Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 49 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 9:17 PM | 16 h 10 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Shaw Island?
Shaw Island has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 29.2 inches (741 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shaw Island is June to 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 Island
The closest live webcam is Friday Harbor › East: WSF Orcas Ferry Holding, 1.3 miles NW of Shaw Island.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shaw Island.
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Map of Shaw Island, WA
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Questions about Shaw Island
Where is Shaw Island, WA?
Shaw Island is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington, 5.4 miles SW of Friday Harbor.
What county is Shaw Island in?
Shaw Island is in San Juan County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Shaw Island, WA?
The ZIP code for Shaw Island is 98286.
What is the nearest town to Shaw Island?
Friday Harbor, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shaw Island?
Yes. The closest is Friday Harbor › East: WSF Orcas Ferry Holding, 1.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shaw Island?
July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Shaw Island?
December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Shaw Island?
About 29.2 inches (741 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Shaw Island?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shaw Island?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shaw Island have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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