Lotus, ID
Unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho
Lotus is a small unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho. It is 6.2 miles N of St. Maries, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83861.
Lotus at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Benewah County
- ZIP code
- 83861
- Nearest town
- St. Maries (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.2300, -116.6164
Weather in Lotus now
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Lotus weather by the hour
Lotus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lotus.
This week in Lotus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lotus
What is the weather usually like in Lotus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 31.1 inprecipitation per year · 790 mm
- 56.0 insnowfall per year · 142 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lotus: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAINT MARIES, ID US (USC00108062), adjusted for the elevation of Lotus.
Lotus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lotus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:55 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:07 AM | 8:17 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 4:47 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 5:04 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| August | 5:42 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:12 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 3:58 PM | 8 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Lotus?
Lotus has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 31.1 inches (790 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 56 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lotus 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 Lotus
The closest live webcam is Coeur d'Alene › North, 32.0 miles N of Lotus.
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Questions about Lotus
Where is Lotus, ID?
Lotus is an unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho, 6.2 miles N of St. Maries.
What county is Lotus in?
Lotus is in Benewah County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Lotus, ID?
The ZIP code for Lotus is 83861.
What is the nearest town to Lotus?
St. Maries, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lotus?
Yes. The closest is Coeur d'Alene › North, 32.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lotus?
August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lotus?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Lotus?
About 31.1 inches (790 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Lotus?
Yes, about 56 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lotus?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lotus have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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