Joseph, ID
Unincorporated community in Nez Perce County, Idaho
Joseph is a small unincorporated community in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It is 3.2 miles S of Lapwai, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83535.
Joseph at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Nez Perce County
- ZIP code
- 83535
- Nearest town
- Lapwai (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.4478, -116.8258
Weather in Joseph now
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Joseph weather by the hour
Joseph weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Joseph.
This week in Joseph
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Joseph
What is the weather usually like in Joseph?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 29°F average low
- 12.9 inprecipitation per year · 327 mm
- 12.7 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Joseph: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEWISTON NEZ PERCE CO AP, ID US (USW00024149), adjusted for the elevation of Joseph.
Joseph weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joseph through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:57 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 5:11 AM | 8:15 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| June | 4:52 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 51 min |
| July | 5:08 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| August | 5:44 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:16 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:02 PM | 8 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Joseph?
Joseph has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C).
It gets about 12.9 inches (327 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Joseph 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 Joseph
The closest live webcam is Lewiston › South, 10.1 miles SW of Joseph.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Joseph.
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Questions about Joseph
Where is Joseph, ID?
Joseph is an unincorporated community in Nez Perce County, Idaho, 3.2 miles S of Lapwai.
What county is Joseph in?
Joseph is in Nez Perce County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Joseph, ID?
The ZIP code for Joseph is 83535.
What is the nearest town to Joseph?
Lapwai, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Joseph?
Yes. The closest is Lewiston › South, 10.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Joseph?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Joseph?
December, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Joseph?
About 12.9 inches (327 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Joseph?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Joseph?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Joseph have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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