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Shaw Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 68° · coldest night Saturday at 34°

The short of it: Shaw weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 16 °C (61 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 14 °C (58 °F). Today’s high 20 °C (68 °F), low 6 °C (42 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.4 mm (0.02 in). Notices: glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 10:15 local time.

SHAW, Wednesday. — Shaw may look for fog this day, with the mercury climbing to about 68° before sinking to 42° by night. Count it a gift: 9° above the November average of 59° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SE, gusting to 6 mph, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 68°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 34°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.09 in. in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 38°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Shaw runs from 38° at night to 59° by day, with some 2.9 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 89°, January the coldest at 28°, and September the wettest with 4.4 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to February. The best months to ride in are October and May.

The sun is up 10 h 11 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 121 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy60°57°2 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy64°60°3 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy66°62°4 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy68°64°4 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy68°64°5 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy68°64°5 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy67°63°5 mph–
5 PMOvercast63°60°4 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy60°56°3 mph–
7 PMOvercast58°54°4 mph–
8 PMOvercast56°53°4 mph–
9 PMOvercast56°53°4 mph–
10 PMOvercast55°52°3 mph–
11 PMMostly clear54°52°3 mph–
12 AMClear sky53°51°3 mph–
1 AMClear sky52°51°3 mph–
2 AMMostly clear52°51°2 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy52°51°2 mph–
4 AMPartly cloudy52°51°2 mph–
5 AMOvercast52°51°2 mph–
6 AMOvercast53°52°2 mph–
7 AMOvercast53°52°2 mph–
8 AMOvercast54°53°2 mph–
9 AMLight showers55°53°3 mph0.02 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): fog, high 68°, low 42°, dry, gusts to 11 mph. Sun up 6:46 AM, down 4:57 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today42°68°dry11 mph10 h 11 min
Thursday51°65°0.09 in.19 mph10 h 9 min
Friday39°51°dry19 mph10 h 7 min
Saturday34°49°dry20 mph10 h 5 min
Sunday38°52°dry16 mph10 h 4 min
Monday40°54°dry10 mph10 h 2 min
Tuesday38°56°dry8 mph10 h 0 min

Warmest: today at 68°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.09 in.. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 20 mph.

The Almanac · Shaw Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Shaw, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 0.6 in. less rain
Versus December
10° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
7 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from October to about 59°, with nights near 38°. Wet spells are common — about 2.9 in., the 11th wettest month.

Shaw in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Shaw by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January45°28°3.0 in.8 mph9 h 43 min✦
February48°29°2.6 in.8 mph10 h 41 min✦✦
March57°36°3.7 in.9 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April69°45°3.2 in.8 mph13 h 10 min✦✦✦
May77°55°3.9 in.7 mph14 h 17 min✦✦✦
June85°64°3.9 in.6 mph14 h 53 min✦✦
July89°69°4.3 in.6 mph14 h 38 min✦✦
August88°67°4.2 in.6 mph13 h 40 min✦✦
September81°60°4.4 in.6 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October70°49°3.5 in.6 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November59°38°2.9 in.7 mph9 h 59 min✦✦
December49°31°3.5 in.7 mph9 h 27 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Shaw

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Shaw today?

Right now it is 16 °C (61 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 14 °C (58 °F). Today’s high is 20 °C (68 °F) and tonight’s low 6 °C (42 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) expected.

Will it rain in Shaw this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.4 mm (0.09 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Shaw?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Shaw?

July, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -3 °C (28 °F). The wettest month is September, with 111 mm (4.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Shaw?

October and May. October brings highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain; May highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 100 mm (3.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Shaw?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Columbia HeightsDistrict of Columbia1 mi NNW58°38°3.0 in.
Columbia HeightsDistrict of Columbia1 mi NNW58°38°3.0 in.
Downtown DCDistrict of Columbia1 mi S59°38°2.9 in.
WashingtonDistrict of Columbia1 mi SW59°38°2.9 in.
Mount PleasantDistrict of Columbia2 mi NW58°38°3.0 in.
ChillumMaryland4 mi NNE58°38°3.1 in.
ArlingtonVirginia5 mi WSW58°38°3.0 in.
Silver SpringMaryland5 mi N58°38°3.1 in.

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