Sanders, ID
Unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho
Sanders is a small unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho. It is 6.0 miles NW of De Smet, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83870.
Sanders at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Benewah County
- ZIP code
- 83870
- Nearest town
- De Smet (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.1064, -116.7953
Weather in Sanders now
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Sanders weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sanders.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sanders
What is the weather usually like in Sanders?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 84°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 25°F average low
- 24.5 inprecipitation per year · 622 mm
- 41.3 insnowfall per year · 105 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sanders: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POTLATCH 3 NNE, ID US (USC00107301), adjusted for the elevation of Sanders.
Sanders weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanders through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:26 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:56 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:09 AM | 8:18 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 4:49 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:05 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 5:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 3:59 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sanders?
Sanders has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 24.5 inches (622 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sanders 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 Sanders
The closest live webcam is Pullman › North: Moscow Regional Airport Northeast, 29.1 miles SW of Sanders.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sanders.
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Questions about Sanders
Where is Sanders, ID?
Sanders is an unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho, 6.0 miles NW of De Smet.
What county is Sanders in?
Sanders is in Benewah County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Sanders, ID?
The ZIP code for Sanders is 83870.
What is the nearest town to Sanders?
De Smet, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanders?
Yes. The closest is Pullman › North: Moscow Regional Airport Northeast, 29.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanders?
August, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanders?
December, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sanders?
About 24.5 inches (622 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sanders?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sanders?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sanders have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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