Alder Creek, ID
Unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho
Alder Creek is a small unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho. It is 6.5 miles N of St. Maries, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83861.
Alder Creek at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Benewah County
- ZIP code
- 83861
- Nearest town
- St. Maries (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.2228, -116.6067
Weather in Alder Creek now
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Alder Creek weather by the hour
Alder Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alder Creek.
This week in Alder Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alder Creek
What is the weather usually like in Alder Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 31.1 inprecipitation per year · 790 mm
- 56.0 insnowfall per year · 142 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alder Creek: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAINT MARIES, ID US (USC00108062), adjusted for the elevation of Alder Creek.
Alder Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alder Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:55 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:07 AM | 8:17 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 4:47 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 5:04 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| August | 5:42 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:12 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 3:58 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Alder Creek?
Alder Creek has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 31.1 inches (790 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 56 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alder Creek 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 Alder Creek
The closest live webcam is Coeur d'Alene › North, 32.6 miles N of Alder Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alder Creek.
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Questions about Alder Creek
Where is Alder Creek, ID?
Alder Creek is an unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho, 6.5 miles N of St. Maries.
What county is Alder Creek in?
Alder Creek is in Benewah County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Alder Creek, ID?
The ZIP code for Alder Creek is 83861.
What is the nearest town to Alder Creek?
St. Maries, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alder Creek?
Yes. The closest is Coeur d'Alene › North, 32.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alder Creek?
August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Alder Creek?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Alder Creek?
About 31.1 inches (790 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Alder Creek?
Yes, about 56 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alder Creek?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alder Creek have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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