Basin, ID
Unincorporated community in Cassia County, Idaho
Basin is a small unincorporated community in Cassia County, Idaho. It is 5.1 miles W of Oakley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83346.
Basin at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Cassia County
- ZIP code
- 83346
- Nearest town
- Oakley (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 42.2456, -113.7836
Weather in Basin now
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Basin weather by the hour
Basin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basin.
This week in Basin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Basin
What is the weather usually like in Basin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 21°F average low
- 12.3 inprecipitation per year · 313 mm
- 25.1 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Basin: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OAKLEY, ID US (USC00106542), adjusted for the elevation of Basin.
Basin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Basin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 7:29 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:46 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Basin?
Basin has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 12.3 inches (313 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Basin 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 Basin
The closest live webcam is Box Elder County › North: Lynn, 28.7 miles S of Basin.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Basin.
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Questions about Basin
Where is Basin, ID?
Basin is an unincorporated community in Cassia County, Idaho, 5.1 miles W of Oakley.
What county is Basin in?
Basin is in Cassia County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Basin, ID?
The ZIP code for Basin is 83346.
What is the nearest town to Basin?
Oakley, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Basin?
Yes. The closest is Box Elder County › North: Lynn, 28.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Basin?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Basin?
December, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Basin?
About 12.3 inches (313 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Basin?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Basin?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Basin have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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