Raft River, ID
Unincorporated community in Minidoka County, Idaho
Raft River is a small unincorporated community in Minidoka County, Idaho. It is 16.9 miles NW of Minidoka, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83211.
Raft River at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Minidoka County
- ZIP code
- 83211
- Nearest town
- Minidoka (16.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 42.5972, -113.2353
Weather in Raft River now
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Raft River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Raft River.
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What is the weather usually like in Raft River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 13.5 inprecipitation per year · 343 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Raft River: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MASSACRE ROCKS SP, ID US (USC00105678), adjusted for the elevation of Raft River.
Raft River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Raft River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:23 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Raft River?
Raft River has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 13.5 inches (343 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Raft River 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 Raft River
The closest live webcam is Box Elder County: Idaho 81, 41.6 miles S of Raft River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Raft River.
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Questions about Raft River
Where is Raft River, ID?
Raft River is an unincorporated community in Minidoka County, Idaho, 16.9 miles NW of Minidoka.
What county is Raft River in?
Raft River is in Minidoka County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Raft River, ID?
The ZIP code for Raft River is 83211.
What is the nearest town to Raft River?
Minidoka, 16.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Raft River?
Yes. The closest is Box Elder County: Idaho 81, 41.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Raft River?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Raft River?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Raft River?
About 13.5 inches (343 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Raft River?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Raft River?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Raft River have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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