Baker, ID

Unincorporated community in Lemhi County, Idaho

Baker is a small unincorporated community in Lemhi County, Idaho. It is 9.6 miles NW of Salmon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83467.

Baker at a glance

State
Idaho
County
Lemhi County
ZIP code
83467
Nearest town
Salmon (9.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Boise
Coordinates
45.0947, -113.7336

Weather in Baker now

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Baker weather by the hour

Baker weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baker

What is the weather usually like in Baker?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°49°70°91°28°11°Jan36°16°Feb49°26°Mar59°32°Apr68°40°May76°46°Jun86°52°Jul85°49°Aug74°41°Sep58°31°Oct41°22°Nov29°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.4"Feb0.5"Mar0.8"Apr1.3"May1.6"Jun0.8"Jul0.6"Aug0.8"Sep0.8"Oct0.7"Nov0.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALMON-KSRA, ID US (USC00108080), adjusted for the elevation of Baker.

Baker weather month by month

January
28° 11°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow
February
36° 16°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
March
49° 26°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
59° 32°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
68° 40°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
76° 46°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
86° 52°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
85° 49°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
74° 41°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
58° 31°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
41° 22°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
December
29° 13°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Baker through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:07 AM5:21 PM9 h 13 min
February7:33 AM6:04 PM10 h 30 min
March7:45 AM7:42 PM11 h 57 min
April6:47 AM8:22 PM13 h 34 min
May6:03 AM8:59 PM14 h 55 min
June5:45 AM9:25 PM15 h 40 min
July6:00 AM9:20 PM15 h 20 min
August6:35 AM8:43 PM14 h 7 min
September7:12 AM7:47 PM12 h 34 min
October7:49 AM6:51 PM11 h 1 min
November7:31 AM5:07 PM9 h 35 min
December8:05 AM4:55 PM8 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Baker?

Baker has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 9.5 inches (241 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Baker 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 Baker

The closest live webcam is Anaconda › South, 83.8 miles NE of Baker.

Anaconda › SouthAnaconda · 83.8 mi NEOn Windy
Butte › South-eastButte · 85.2 mi NEOn Windy
Valley County › North: Johnson Creek Airport-3U2unknown · 86.6 mi WOn Windy
Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake LodgeStanley · 87.8 mi SWOn Windy
Blaine County › South: Galena Lodgeunknown · 95.9 mi SWOn Windy
Elk City Census Designated Place: Elk Cityunknown · 97.0 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Baker

Where is Baker, ID?

Baker is an unincorporated community in Lemhi County, Idaho, 9.6 miles NW of Salmon.

What county is Baker in?

Baker is in Lemhi County, Idaho.

What is the ZIP code of Baker, ID?

The ZIP code for Baker is 83467.

What is the nearest town to Baker?

Salmon, 9.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Baker?

Yes. The closest is Anaconda › South, 83.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Baker?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Baker?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Baker?

About 9.5 inches (241 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Baker?

Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Baker?

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

What climate does Baker have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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