Lignite, ID
Unincorporated community in Bonner County, Idaho
Lignite is a small unincorporated community in Bonner County, Idaho. It is 3.8 miles N of Sandpoint, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83860.
Lignite at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Bonner County
- ZIP code
- 83860
- Nearest town
- Sandpoint (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.2289, -116.5400
Weather in Lignite now
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Lignite weather by the hour
Lignite weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lignite.
This week in Lignite
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lignite
What is the weather usually like in Lignite?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 34.0 inprecipitation per year · 864 mm
- 62.0 insnowfall per year · 157 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lignite: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANDPOINT EXP STN, ID US (USC00108137), adjusted for the elevation of Lignite.
Lignite weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lignite through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 4:21 PM | 8 h 51 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:53 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| May | 5:04 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| June | 4:42 AM | 8:50 PM | 16 h 7 min |
| July | 5:00 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 44 min |
| August | 5:39 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:09 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 3:54 PM | 8 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Lignite?
Lignite has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 34.0 inches (864 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 62 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lignite 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 Lignite
The closest live webcam is Ruby: MacDonald's Resort, 17.5 miles S of Lignite.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lignite.
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Questions about Lignite
Where is Lignite, ID?
Lignite is an unincorporated community in Bonner County, Idaho, 3.8 miles N of Sandpoint.
What county is Lignite in?
Lignite is in Bonner County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Lignite, ID?
The ZIP code for Lignite is 83860.
What is the nearest town to Lignite?
Sandpoint, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lignite?
Yes. The closest is Ruby: MacDonald's Resort, 17.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lignite?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Lignite?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lignite?
About 34.0 inches (864 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Lignite?
Yes, about 62 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lignite?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lignite have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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