Helena, ID
Unincorporated community in Adams County, Idaho
Helena is a small unincorporated community in Adams County, Idaho. It is 22.5 miles SE of New Meadows, the nearest town.
Helena at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Adams County
- Nearest town
- New Meadows (22.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 45.1703, -116.6514
Weather in Helena now
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Helena weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helena.
This week in Helena
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helena
What is the weather usually like in Helena?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 17.4 inprecipitation per year · 443 mm
- 7.1 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helena: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIGGINS, ID US (USC00107706), adjusted for the elevation of Helena.
Helena weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helena through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:19 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| February | 7:45 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:56 AM | 7:54 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 9:11 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 9:37 PM | 15 h 40 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 9:32 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 8:01 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:43 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| December | 8:17 AM | 5:06 PM | 8 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Helena?
Helena has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 17.4 inches (443 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Helena 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 Helena
The closest live webcam is New Meadows: Brundage Mountain Resort, 26.8 miles SE of Helena.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helena.
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Questions about Helena
Where is Helena, ID?
Helena is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Idaho, 22.5 miles SE of New Meadows.
What county is Helena in?
Helena is in Adams County, Idaho.
What is the nearest town to Helena?
New Meadows, 22.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Helena?
Yes. The closest is New Meadows: Brundage Mountain Resort, 26.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Helena?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Helena?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Helena?
About 17.4 inches (443 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Helena?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Helena?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helena have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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