Santa, ID
Unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho
Santa is a small unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho. It is 3.8 miles SE of Fernwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83866.
Santa at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Benewah County
- ZIP code
- 83866
- Nearest town
- Fernwood (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.1503, -116.4481
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Santa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Santa.
This week in Santa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Santa
What is the weather usually like in Santa?
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 Santa: 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 Santa.
Santa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Santa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:55 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:07 AM | 8:16 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 4:47 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:04 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 5:41 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:12 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 3:58 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Santa?
Santa 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 Santa 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 Santa
The closest live webcam is Coeur d'Alene › North, 39.8 miles NW of Santa.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Santa.
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Questions about Santa
Where is Santa, ID?
Santa is an unincorporated community in Benewah County, Idaho, 3.8 miles SE of Fernwood.
What county is Santa in?
Santa is in Benewah County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Santa, ID?
The ZIP code for Santa is 83866.
What is the nearest town to Santa?
Fernwood, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Santa?
Yes. The closest is Coeur d'Alene › North, 39.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Santa?
August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Santa?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Santa?
About 31.1 inches (790 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Santa?
Yes, about 56 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Santa?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Santa have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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