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Shaw Heights, Colorado Weather

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Shaw Heights weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Shaw Heights, CO
Sunday, July 5 at 2:38 AM
64
°
Clear
Feels like
60°
Humidity
36%
Wind
3 mph
Sunrise
11:37 PM
Sunset
2:31 PM
Shaw Heights, CO
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastShaw Heights, CO: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 61 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 61°H 95°
Shaw Heights, CO
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    —
    —
    95°61°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    —
    —
    99°66°+4°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Overcast
    47%
    —
    97°75°-2°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Rain
    60%
    0.07″
    94°68°-3°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Rain
    37%
    0.05″
    94°69°0°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Mostly Clear
    21%
    —
    97°71°+3°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Clear
    —
    —
    96°72°-1°
Shaw Heights, CO
Next 24 hours · Cool now
HOT 90°50°78°105°12a6a12p6pnow 65°high 95°low 61°
Shaw Heights, CO
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSW
203° · backing 114°
Direction
SSW
203°
Sustained
3
mph
Gust
8
mph
Peak 24h
18
avg 4
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 4 · pk 18 @ 8:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 238SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 114° from the ssw.
Shaw Heights, CO
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
832.4
-2.2 mb in 3h · falling rapidly · 24.58 inHg
Now
832.4
mb
3h
-2.2
mb
12h
-6.6
mb
24h
0.0
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 832–840
825830835840845-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW839.6832.2832.4
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low still deepening — rough seas, strong wind, persistent rain.
Shaw Heights, CO
Air quality
40
AQI
Good
↓-54 in 6h

AQI 40 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 54 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 8.5 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.93 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
8.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
9μg/m³
NO₂Good
15μg/m³
OzoneGood
51μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 8.5 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.93 fine-to-coarse ratio and 3 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.93
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Shaw Heights, CO
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
111.7mi
UNLIMITED
185 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
08:38 UTC · Shaw Heights, CO · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
08:38 UTC · Shaw Heights, CO · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Shaw Heights, CO
Satellite · infrared · animated
Shaw Heights, CO
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Shaw Heights, CO
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:06 AM
Sunrise
11:37 PM
Daylight
14h 54m
Sunset
2:31 PM
Civil dusk
9:05 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Shaw Heights, CO
The moon
Waning Gibbous
74% illuminated
Moonrise
11:19 PM
Moonset
11:15 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Shaw Heights, CO
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Monsoon storms drench the south

insect
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Shaw Heights at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 15 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

15-Day Forecast — Shaw Heights

  1. Sun95°61°2%
  2. Mon99°66°7%
  3. Tue97°75°47%
  4. Wed94°68°60%
  5. Thu94°69°37%
  6. Fri97°71°21%
  7. Sat96°72°5%
  8. Sun99°75°2%
  9. Mon107°77°8%
  10. Tue102°80°21%
  11. Wed100°78°25%
  12. Thu102°73°44%
  13. Fri100°74°45%
  14. Sat103°74°44%
  15. Sun95°79°55%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Shaw Heights

SPC includes Shaw Heights in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Deep freeze grips the high peaks.January 6–10: Ice thickens on alpine tarns.January 11–15: Springs stir beneath locked earth.January 16–20: Grouse call from the transition zone.January 21–25: First signals of the soil's turning.January 26–31: Stream water crystallizes thick.February 1–5: The year's coldest fortnight begins.February 6–10: East wind carries a subtle promise.February 11–15: Snowmelt springs whisper beneath ice.February 16–20: Red-wing calls rise from the wetlands.February 21–25: Rain begins to trace the snowline upward.February 26–28: Mist gathers in the warming canyons.March 1–5: Grass and trees stir from their sleep.March 6–10: Hibernators break through frozen ground.March 11–15: First blooms open to the spring sun.March 16–20: Mountain bluebirds return to the summits.March 21–25: Spring equinox at the divide.March 26–31: Aspen catkins burst in clusters.April 1–5: Thunderstorms rumble over granite peaks.April 6–10: Swallows and swifts slice the warming sky.April 11–15: Sandhill cranes call through the wetlands.April 16–20: Rainbows arch over the snowfields.April 21–25: New growth explodes across the montane.April 26–30: Last frost yields to summer growth.May 1–5: Wildflowers crest the high meadows.May 6–10: Summer monsoon clouds gather southward.May 11–15: Snowmelt crests toward the divide.May 16–20: High country wildflowers peak.May 21–25: Summer heat accelerates the growing season.May 26–31: Summer settles into the high country.June 1–5: Pikas hayfeeding in granite peaks.June 6–10: Glacier lily carpets the snowmelt.June 11–15: Paintbrush crowns the ridges.June 16–20: Thunderheads build by noon.June 21–25: Long light holds the peaks.June 26–30: Monsoon moisture drifts north.July 1–5: Monsoon storms drench the south.July 6–10: Wind builds through canyons.July 11–15: Lightning crowns every peak.July 16–20: Elk herds claim alpine meadows.July 21–25: Pika caches reach their peak.July 26–31: Monsoon pulses weaken northward.August 1–5: Summer heat breaks with monsoon.August 6–10: First frost creeps to peaks.August 11–15: Cool wind returns from north.August 16–20: Monsoon clouds gather over the peaks.August 21–25: The monsoon breaks into scattered showers.August 26–31: Summer insects thin as autumn wind rises.September 1–5: Elk descend from summer high meadows.September 6–10: Dew crystallizes on high grass at dawn.September 11–15: Hawks begin the long crossing southward.September 16–20: Equinox: darkness claims the high passes.September 21–25: Thunder retreats as the monsoon dies.September 26–30: First frost hardens the high valleys.October 1–5: October: the aspen stands reach their peak.October 6–10: Aspen gold slides downslope with the chill.October 11–15: Snow settles on the high passes.October 16–20: Elk bugling fades as rut nears its end.October 21–25: First hard frost grips the basin.October 26–31: Late rains settle into November patterns.November 1–5: Aspen canopy falls to earth.November 6–10: Granite bones emerge from cover.November 11–15: Earth begins to harden.November 16–20: Bare ranges hold silence.November 21–25: Snow returns to the peaks.November 26–30: North wind strips the landscape.December 1–5: Deep darkness settles over the ranges.December 6–10: Winter locks the high country.December 11–15: Elk withdraw to winter range.December 16–20: Ice thickens across frozen water.December 21–25: Winter solstice — the sun returns.December 26–31: The year closes in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Monsoon storms drench the south

Monsoon established in southern Mountain West (New Mexico, southern Utah, Arizona north); afternoon downpours and lightning common.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

Shaw Heights peaks at about 72°F in July and bottoms near 25°F in December; May brings the heaviest rain (3.3 inches) and January the least (0.9 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January25°0.9″10
February28°1.1″11
March33°1.9″15
April44°2.6″18
May55°3.3″21
June66°2.1″20
July72°2.2″23
August70°1.8″23
September63°1.4″15
October48°1.4″11
November33°1.4″12
December25°0.9″10

Regional context

Shaw Heights's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 25°F Januarys with 72°F Julys — a 46°F swing. About 21 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 191 days a year.

Summer convection drives Shaw Heights's precipitation: May logs 3.3 inches on 21.2 rainy days, against January's 0.9 inches on 10.4 — warm-season storms carry Shaw Heights's moisture. It is a warm-season-wet pattern Shaw Heights shares with places like Federal Heights, CO, Westminster, CO and Sherrelwood, CO.

Shaw Heights's growing window opens around mid-April, once Shaw Heights's overnight lows stop freezing — sow kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. In Shaw Heights, warm-season transplants — tomatoes, peppers, basil — wait two weeks past Shaw Heights's frost date. Around mid-November, freezing nights resume in Shaw Heights and tender crops must come in. Within Shaw Heights, cold-air pooling chills low spots by 5-10°F, shifting Shaw Heights's local frost dates.

Similar climates: Federal Heights, CO, Westminster, CO, Sherrelwood, CO, Twin Lakes, CO, Berkley, CO.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Shaw Heights?
Frost typically leaves Shaw Heights by mid-April and returns to Shaw Heights near mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Shaw Heights?
May is the wettest month in Shaw Heights, about 3.3 inches on average; the year totals roughly 21 inches.
What is the warmest month in Shaw Heights?
On average July tops the year in Shaw Heights at about 72°F.
What is the coldest month in Shaw Heights?
The coldest stretch in Shaw Heights falls in December, around 25°F on average.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Shaw Heights?
Around mid-April, start frost-hardy crops in Shaw Heights; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Shaw Heights get?
Shaw Heights records around 191 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Shaw Heights?
With December around 25°F, Shaw Heights's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Shaw Heights's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Shaw Heights?
Shaw Heights's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Shaw Heights?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Shaw Heights in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Shaw Heights?
Current conditions for Shaw Heights and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Shaw Heights forecast updated?
The Shaw Heights forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shaw Heights?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Shaw Heights are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Shaw Heights?
The next few days in Shaw Heights's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Shaw Heights, Colorado, the hot desert climate runs from about 25°F in January to 72°F in July, a 47°F seasonal range.

In a typical year Shaw Heights records about 21 inches of precipitation on around 191 days.

Shaw Heights's 47°F range, set by its 39.9°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Shaw Heights.

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ZIP codes in Shaw Heights

  • 80031

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.