Cobalt, ID
Unincorporated community in Lemhi County, Idaho
Cobalt is a small unincorporated community in Lemhi County, Idaho. It is 17.3 miles E of Salmon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83469.
Cobalt at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Lemhi County
- ZIP code
- 83469
- Nearest town
- Salmon (17.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 45.0931, -114.2308
Weather in Cobalt now
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Cobalt weather by the hour
Cobalt weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cobalt.
This week in Cobalt
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cobalt
What is the weather usually like in Cobalt?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 9.5 inprecipitation per year · 241 mm
- 22.0 insnowfall per year · 56 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cobalt: 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 Cobalt.
Cobalt weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cobalt through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 9:27 PM | 15 h 40 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| December | 8:07 AM | 4:57 PM | 8 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Cobalt?
Cobalt 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 Cobalt 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 Cobalt
The closest live webcam is Valley County › North: Johnson Creek Airport-3U2, 62.6 miles W of Cobalt.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cobalt.
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Questions about Cobalt
Where is Cobalt, ID?
Cobalt is an unincorporated community in Lemhi County, Idaho, 17.3 miles E of Salmon.
What county is Cobalt in?
Cobalt is in Lemhi County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Cobalt, ID?
The ZIP code for Cobalt is 83469.
What is the nearest town to Cobalt?
Salmon, 17.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cobalt?
Yes. The closest is Valley County › North: Johnson Creek Airport-3U2, 62.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cobalt?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Cobalt?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Cobalt?
About 9.5 inches (241 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Cobalt?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cobalt?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cobalt have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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