Borax, ID
Historical community (former settlement) in Shoshone County, Idaho
Borax is a historical community (former settlement) in Shoshone County, Idaho. It is 6.3 miles W of Mullan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83846.
Borax at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Shoshone County
- ZIP code
- 83846
- Nearest town
- Mullan (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.4344, -115.6708
Weather in Borax now
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Borax weather by the hour
Borax weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Borax.
This week in Borax
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Borax
What is the weather usually like in Borax?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 70°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 18°F average low
- 45.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,145 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Borax: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MULLAN PASS VOR/DME, ID US (USW00024154), adjusted for the elevation of Borax.
Borax weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Borax through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 57 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:51 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:03 AM | 8:14 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| June | 4:43 AM | 8:43 PM | 16 h 0 min |
| July | 4:59 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| August | 5:37 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:08 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 3:54 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Borax?
Borax has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 70°F (21°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Borax 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 Borax
The closest live webcam is Coeur d'Alene › North, 55.1 miles W of Borax.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Borax.
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Questions about Borax
Where is Borax, ID?
Borax is a historical community (former settlement) in Shoshone County, Idaho, 6.3 miles W of Mullan.
What county is Borax in?
Borax is in Shoshone County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Borax, ID?
The ZIP code for Borax is 83846.
What is the nearest town to Borax?
Mullan, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Borax?
Yes. The closest is Coeur d'Alene › North, 55.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Borax?
July, with an average high of 70°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Borax?
December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Borax?
About 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Borax?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Borax?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Borax have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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