Kelso, ID
Unincorporated community in Kootenai County, Idaho
Kelso is a small unincorporated community in Kootenai County, Idaho. It is 4.5 miles S of Athol, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83801.
Kelso at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Kootenai County
- ZIP code
- 83801
- Nearest town
- Athol (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.0119, -116.7056
Weather in Kelso now
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Kelso weather by the hour
Kelso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kelso.
This week in Kelso
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 · 80°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 22°F average low
- 24.6 inprecipitation per year · 626 mm
- 27.2 insnowfall per year · 69 cm
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 BAYVIEW MODEL BASIN, ID US (USC00100667), adjusted for the elevation of Kelso.
Kelso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kelso through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 4:23 PM | 8 h 53 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:54 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| May | 5:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| June | 4:44 AM | 8:50 PM | 16 h 5 min |
| July | 5:01 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 42 min |
| August | 5:40 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:10 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 3:55 PM | 8 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
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 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 24.6 inches (626 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
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 Ruby: MacDonald's Resort, 7.6 miles E of Kelso.
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Questions about Kelso
Where is Kelso, ID?
Kelso is an unincorporated community in Kootenai County, Idaho, 4.5 miles S of Athol.
What county is Kelso in?
Kelso is in Kootenai County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Kelso, ID?
The ZIP code for Kelso is 83801.
What is the nearest town to Kelso?
Athol, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kelso?
Yes. The closest is Ruby: MacDonald's Resort, 7.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kelso?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Kelso?
December, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Kelso?
About 24.6 inches (626 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Kelso?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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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