Idlewild, CA
Unincorporated community in Del Norte County, California
Idlewild is a small unincorporated community in Del Norte County, California. It is 11.4 miles SW of Gasquet, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95543.
Idlewild at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Del Norte County
- ZIP code
- 95543
- Nearest town
- Gasquet (11.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 41.8986, -123.7708
Weather in Idlewild now
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Idlewild weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Idlewild.
This week in Idlewild
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idlewild
What is the weather usually like in Idlewild?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 61.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,554 mm
- 7.1 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Idlewild: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAVE JUNCTION 1 WNW, OR US (USC00351448), adjusted for the elevation of Idlewild.
Idlewild weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Idlewild through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Idlewild?
Idlewild has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (0°C).
It gets about 61.2 inches (1,554 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Idlewild is May–June and September–October. 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 Idlewild
The closest live webcam is Del Norte: US-199: Collier Tunnel (N), 4.9 miles N of Idlewild.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Idlewild.
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Questions about Idlewild
Where is Idlewild, CA?
Idlewild is an unincorporated community in Del Norte County, California, 11.4 miles SW of Gasquet.
What county is Idlewild in?
Idlewild is in Del Norte County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Idlewild, CA?
The ZIP code for Idlewild is 95543.
What is the nearest town to Idlewild?
Gasquet, 11.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Idlewild?
Yes. The closest is Del Norte: US-199: Collier Tunnel (N), 4.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Idlewild?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Idlewild?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Idlewild?
About 61.2 inches (1,554 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Idlewild?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Idlewild?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Idlewild have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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