Smelter Heights, ID
Unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho
Smelter Heights is a small unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho. It is 0.9 miles W of Smelterville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83868.
Smelter Heights at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Shoshone County
- ZIP code
- 83868
- Nearest town
- Smelterville (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.5392, -116.1586
Weather in Smelter Heights now
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Smelter Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smelter Heights.
This week in Smelter Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smelter Heights
What is the weather usually like in Smelter Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 33.9 inprecipitation per year · 861 mm
- 52.4 insnowfall per year · 133 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Smelter Heights: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KELLOGG, ID US (USC00104831), adjusted for the elevation of Smelter Heights.
Smelter Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Smelter Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:53 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:05 AM | 8:16 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| June | 4:44 AM | 8:45 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| July | 5:01 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| August | 5:39 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:10 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 3:55 PM | 8 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Smelter Heights?
Smelter Heights has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 33.9 inches (861 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Smelter Heights 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 Smelter Heights
The closest live webcam is Coeur d'Alene › North, 31.2 miles W of Smelter Heights.
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Questions about Smelter Heights
Where is Smelter Heights, ID?
Smelter Heights is an unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho, 0.9 miles W of Smelterville.
What county is Smelter Heights in?
Smelter Heights is in Shoshone County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Smelter Heights, ID?
The ZIP code for Smelter Heights is 83868.
What is the nearest town to Smelter Heights?
Smelterville, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Smelter Heights?
Yes. The closest is Coeur d'Alene › North, 31.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Smelter Heights?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Smelter Heights?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Smelter Heights?
About 33.9 inches (861 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Smelter Heights?
Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Smelter Heights?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Smelter Heights have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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