Sampson, ID
Unincorporated community in Idaho County, Idaho
Sampson is a small unincorporated community in Idaho County, Idaho. It is 16.5 miles SW of Riggins, the nearest town.
Sampson at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Idaho County
- Nearest town
- Riggins (16.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 45.5178, -116.0075
Weather in Sampson now
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Sampson weather by the hour
Sampson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sampson.
This week in Sampson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sampson
What is the weather usually like in Sampson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 17.4 inprecipitation per year · 443 mm
- 7.1 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sampson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RIGGINS, ID US (USC00107706), adjusted for the elevation of Sampson.
Sampson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sampson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:18 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| February | 7:43 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:36 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:31 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 7:41 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| December | 8:15 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Sampson?
Sampson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 17.4 inches (443 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sampson 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 Sampson
The closest live webcam is Elk City Census Designated Place: Elk City, 34.7 miles NE of Sampson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sampson.
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Questions about Sampson
Where is Sampson, ID?
Sampson is an unincorporated community in Idaho County, Idaho, 16.5 miles SW of Riggins.
What county is Sampson in?
Sampson is in Idaho County, Idaho.
What is the nearest town to Sampson?
Riggins, 16.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sampson?
Yes. The closest is Elk City Census Designated Place: Elk City, 34.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sampson?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sampson?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sampson?
About 17.4 inches (443 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sampson?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sampson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sampson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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