Kelso, ID
Unincorporated community in Cassia County, Idaho
Kelso is a small unincorporated community in Cassia County, Idaho. It is 16.8 miles N of Malta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83342.
Kelso at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Cassia County
- ZIP code
- 83342
- Nearest town
- Malta (16.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 42.0686, -113.3131
Weather in Kelso now
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Kelso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kelso.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kelso
What is the weather usually like in Kelso?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 31.9 inprecipitation per year · 811 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kelso: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MALTA 4 ESE, ID US (USC00105563), adjusted for the elevation of Kelso.
Kelso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kelso through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:22 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:53 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Kelso?
Kelso has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 31.9 inches (811 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Kelso 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 Kelso
The closest live webcam is Box Elder County: Idaho 81, 8.0 miles SE of Kelso.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kelso.
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Questions about Kelso
Where is Kelso, ID?
Kelso is an unincorporated community in Cassia County, Idaho, 16.8 miles N of Malta.
What county is Kelso in?
Kelso is in Cassia County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Kelso, ID?
The ZIP code for Kelso is 83342.
What is the nearest town to Kelso?
Malta, 16.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kelso?
Yes. The closest is Box Elder County: Idaho 81, 8.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kelso?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Kelso?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Kelso?
About 31.9 inches (811 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Kelso?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kelso?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kelso have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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