Dry Forty, ID

Unincorporated community in Owyhee County, Idaho

Dry Forty is a small unincorporated community in Owyhee County, Idaho. It is 37.4 miles S of Owyhee, the nearest town.

Dry Forty at a glance

State
Idaho
County
Owyhee County
Nearest town
Owyhee (37.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Boise
Coordinates
42.4511, -116.4125

Weather in Dry Forty now

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Dry Forty weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dry Forty

What is the weather usually like in Dry Forty?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°38°58°78°98°41°23°Jan49°27°Feb60°32°Mar67°38°Apr76°46°May84°53°Jun93°58°Jul92°55°Aug83°47°Sep68°37°Oct51°28°Nov40°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.5"Feb0.7"Mar0.6"Apr0.9"May0.6"Jun0.3"Jul0.2"Aug0.2"Sep0.4"Oct0.6"Nov0.9"Dec

Best time to visit Dry Forty: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND VIEW 4 NW, ID US (USC00103760), adjusted for the elevation of Dry Forty.

Dry Forty weather month by month

January
41° 23°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
49° 27°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
60° 32°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
67° 38°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
76° 46°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
84° 53°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
93° 58°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
92° 55°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
83° 47°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
68° 37°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
51° 28°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
40° 23°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dry Forty through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:10 AM5:39 PM9 h 29 min
February7:40 AM6:19 PM10 h 39 min
March7:55 AM7:53 PM11 h 58 min
April7:02 AM8:28 PM13 h 26 min
May6:21 AM9:02 PM14 h 40 min
June6:06 AM9:26 PM15 h 20 min
July6:20 AM9:22 PM15 h 1 min
August6:51 AM8:48 PM13 h 56 min
September7:24 AM7:56 PM12 h 32 min
October7:57 AM7:05 PM11 h 7 min
November7:35 AM5:25 PM9 h 49 min
December8:06 AM5:15 PM9 h 8 min

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

What is the weather like in Dry Forty?

Dry Forty has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 6.7 inches (170 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Dry Forty is May–June and September–October. 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 Dry Forty

The closest live webcam is Owyhee County › North-west: 45 Ranch Cherry Stem, 30.5 miles SW of Dry Forty.

Owyhee County › North-west: 45 Ranch Cherry Stemunknown · 30.5 mi SWOn Windy
OwyheeOwyhee · 35.2 mi SEOn Windy
Jordan Valley › North: Jordan Valley Lions Community CenterJordan Valley · 49.0 mi NWOn Windy
Rockville: Idaho - US95 at Ion Summit NWRockville · 65.1 mi NWOn Windy
Rockville: Idaho - US95 at Ion Summit SBRockville · 65.1 mi NWOn Windy
Elmore: Simco Roadunknown · 66.0 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dry Forty.

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Questions about Dry Forty

Where is Dry Forty, ID?

Dry Forty is an unincorporated community in Owyhee County, Idaho, 37.4 miles S of Owyhee.

What county is Dry Forty in?

Dry Forty is in Owyhee County, Idaho.

What is the nearest town to Dry Forty?

Owyhee, 37.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dry Forty?

Yes. The closest is Owyhee County › North-west: 45 Ranch Cherry Stem, 30.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dry Forty?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Dry Forty?

December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Dry Forty?

About 6.7 inches (170 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Dry Forty?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dry Forty?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dry Forty have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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