Sinker, ID
Historical community (former settlement) in Owyhee County, Idaho
Sinker is a historical community (former settlement) in Owyhee County, Idaho. It is 6.6 miles N of Murphy, the nearest town.
Sinker at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Owyhee County
- Nearest town
- Murphy (6.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 43.1208, -116.5097
Weather in Sinker now
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Sinker weather by the hour
Sinker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sinker.
This week in Sinker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sinker
What is the weather usually like in Sinker?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 7.9 inprecipitation per year · 201 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sinker: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SWAN FALLS PH, ID US (USC00108928), adjusted for the elevation of Sinker.
Sinker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sinker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:12 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:41 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:55 AM | 7:53 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:50 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:58 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:37 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 8:09 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Sinker?
Sinker has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 7.9 inches (201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Sinker is May–June and September–October. 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 Sinker
The closest live webcam is Rockville: Idaho - US95 at Ion Summit NW, 26.8 miles NW of Sinker.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sinker.
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Questions about Sinker
Where is Sinker, ID?
Sinker is a historical community (former settlement) in Owyhee County, Idaho, 6.6 miles N of Murphy.
What county is Sinker in?
Sinker is in Owyhee County, Idaho.
What is the nearest town to Sinker?
Murphy, 6.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sinker?
Yes. The closest is Rockville: Idaho - US95 at Ion Summit NW, 26.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sinker?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Sinker?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sinker?
About 7.9 inches (201 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sinker?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sinker?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sinker have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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