Jenness, ID

Unincorporated community in Gem County, Idaho

Jenness is a small unincorporated community in Gem County, Idaho. It is 4.3 miles N of Letha, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83636.

Jenness at a glance

State
Idaho
County
Gem County
ZIP code
83636
Nearest town
Letha (4.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Boise
Coordinates
43.8322, -116.6242

Weather in Jenness now

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Jenness weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jenness

What is the weather usually like in Jenness?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°38°58°77°97°38°23°Jan46°27°Feb56°32°Mar63°36°Apr72°44°May81°50°Jun92°58°Jul90°56°Aug80°48°Sep65°38°Oct49°29°Nov39°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.8"Jan1.3"Feb1.6"Mar1.2"Apr1.5"May0.8"Jun0.3"Jul0.2"Aug0.4"Sep0.9"Oct1.3"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Jenness: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EMMETT 2 E, ID US (USC00102942), adjusted for the elevation of Jenness.

Jenness weather month by month

January
38° 23°F
1.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
February
46° 27°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
March
56° 32°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
63° 36°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
72° 44°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
81° 50°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
92° 58°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
90° 56°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
80° 48°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
65° 38°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
49° 29°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
39° 24°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Jenness through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:15 AM5:36 PM9 h 20 min
February7:43 AM6:17 PM10 h 34 min
March7:56 AM7:54 PM11 h 57 min
April7:01 AM8:31 PM13 h 30 min
May6:18 AM9:06 PM14 h 48 min
June6:01 AM9:32 PM15 h 30 min
July6:16 AM9:28 PM15 h 11 min
August6:49 AM8:52 PM14 h 2 min
September7:24 AM7:58 PM12 h 33 min
October7:59 AM7:04 PM11 h 4 min
November7:39 AM5:22 PM9 h 42 min
December8:12 AM5:11 PM8 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in Jenness?

Jenness has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 13.3 inches (337 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Jenness is May–June and August–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 Jenness

The closest live webcam is New Plymouth: Idaho - I-84 at Black Canyon W, 8.0 miles W of Jenness.

New Plymouth: Idaho - I-84 at Black Canyon WNew Plymouth · 8.0 mi WOn Windy
Fruitland: Idaho - I-84 at US95 Junction WBFruitland · 17.2 mi NWOn Windy
Fruitland: Idaho - I-84 at US95 Junction EBFruitland · 17.2 mi NWOn Windy
Boise › North-east: Air Quality CameraBoise · 18.7 mi SEOn Windy
Fruitland: I-84 at Snake RiverFruitland · 20.0 mi NWOn Windy
Fruitland › North-west: OntarioFruitland · 20.0 mi NWOn Windy
Cairo: US26 at - Jct RoundaboutCairo · 21.9 mi NWOn Windy
Adrian: OR201 atAdrian · 23.5 mi WOn Windy
Adrian: OR201 atAdrian · 23.5 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jenness.

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Questions about Jenness

Where is Jenness, ID?

Jenness is an unincorporated community in Gem County, Idaho, 4.3 miles N of Letha.

What county is Jenness in?

Jenness is in Gem County, Idaho.

What is the ZIP code of Jenness, ID?

The ZIP code for Jenness is 83636.

What is the nearest town to Jenness?

Letha, 4.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Jenness?

Yes. The closest is New Plymouth: Idaho - I-84 at Black Canyon W, 8.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Jenness?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Jenness?

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

How much does it rain in Jenness?

About 13.3 inches (337 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Jenness?

Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Jenness?

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

What climate does Jenness have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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