Shirley, WY

Historical community (former settlement) in Carbon County, Wyoming

Shirley is a historical community (former settlement) in Carbon County, Wyoming. It is 22.4 miles S of Hanna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 82327.

Shirley at a glance

State
Wyoming
County
Carbon County
ZIP code
82327
Nearest town
Hanna (22.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
42.1889, -106.4814

Weather in Shirley now

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Shirley weather by the hour

Shirley weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shirley.

This week in Shirley

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shirley

What is the weather usually like in Shirley?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°30°52°73°94°36°14°Jan38°14°Feb49°23°Mar58°29°Apr69°37°May81°45°Jun89°52°Jul87°50°Aug76°42°Sep61°32°Oct47°24°Nov35°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.7"Feb0.8"Mar1.4"Apr1.9"May0.9"Jun0.8"Jul0.6"Aug0.8"Sep1.2"Oct0.7"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Shirley: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEO 6 SW, WY US (USC00485525), adjusted for the elevation of Shirley.

Shirley weather month by month

January
36° 14°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
February
38° 14°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
March
49° 23°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
April
58° 29°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow
May
69° 37°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
June
81° 45°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
89° 52°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
87° 50°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
76° 42°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
October
61° 32°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
November
47° 24°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.6 in of snow
December
35° 15°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shirley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:00 PM9 h 30 min
February7:00 AM5:39 PM10 h 39 min
March7:15 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:48 PM13 h 25 min
May5:42 AM8:21 PM14 h 38 min
June5:27 AM8:45 PM15 h 18 min
July5:41 AM8:42 PM15 h 0 min
August6:12 AM8:08 PM13 h 55 min
September6:44 AM7:17 PM12 h 32 min
October7:17 AM6:25 PM11 h 8 min
November6:55 AM4:45 PM9 h 50 min
December7:26 AM4:36 PM9 h 10 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Shirley?

Shirley has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 11.1 inches (282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shirley 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 Shirley

The closest live webcam is Hudson › South: WYO 487 - WYO 77 Junction - South, 16.4 miles N of Shirley.

Hudson › South: WYO 487 - WYO 77 Junction - SouthHudson · 16.4 mi NOn Windy
Carbon County › North: WYO 487 - WYO 77 Junction - Northunknown · 16.4 mi NOn Windy
Carbon County: WYO 487 - WYO 77 Junction - Road Surfaceunknown · 16.4 mi NOn Windy
Carbon County › East: WYO 487 Shirley Rim - Eastunknown · 18.0 mi NEOn Windy
Carbon County › West: WYO 487 Shirley Rim - Westunknown · 18.0 mi NEOn Windy
Carbon County: WYO 487 Shirley Rim - Road Surfaceunknown · 18.0 mi NEOn Windy
Medicine Bow › South: WYO 487 - SouthMedicine Bow · 24.3 mi SEOn Windy
Medicine Bow › North: WYO 487 - NorthMedicine Bow · 24.3 mi SEOn Windy
Medicine Bow: WYO 487 - Road SurfaceMedicine Bow · 24.3 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shirley

Where is Shirley, WY?

Shirley is a historical community (former settlement) in Carbon County, Wyoming, 22.4 miles S of Hanna.

What county is Shirley in?

Shirley is in Carbon County, Wyoming.

What is the ZIP code of Shirley, WY?

The ZIP code for Shirley is 82327.

What is the nearest town to Shirley?

Hanna, 22.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shirley?

Yes. The closest is Hudson › South: WYO 487 - WYO 77 Junction - South, 16.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shirley?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Shirley?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Shirley?

About 11.1 inches (282 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Shirley?

Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shirley?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Shirley have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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