South Mountain, ID
Unincorporated community in Owyhee County, Idaho
South Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Owyhee County, Idaho. It is 17.1 miles NW of Jordan Valley, the nearest town.
South Mountain at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Owyhee County
- Nearest town
- Jordan Valley (17.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 42.7522, -116.9225
Weather in South Mountain now
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South Mountain weather by the hour
South Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Mountain.
This week in South Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Mountain
What is the weather usually like in South Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 33.8 inprecipitation per year · 858 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Mountain: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SILVER CITY 5 W, ID US (USC00108412), adjusted for the elevation of South Mountain.
South Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 7:42 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:57 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:51 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 7:26 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:59 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:38 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 8:09 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in South Mountain?
South Mountain has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 33.8 inches (858 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit South Mountain 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 South Mountain
The closest live webcam is Jordan Valley › North: Jordan Valley Lions Community Center, 17.1 miles NW of South Mountain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Mountain.
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Questions about South Mountain
Where is South Mountain, ID?
South Mountain is an unincorporated community in Owyhee County, Idaho, 17.1 miles NW of Jordan Valley.
What county is South Mountain in?
South Mountain is in Owyhee County, Idaho.
What is the nearest town to South Mountain?
Jordan Valley, 17.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Jordan Valley › North: Jordan Valley Lions Community Center, 17.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Mountain?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in South Mountain?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in South Mountain?
About 33.8 inches (858 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in South Mountain?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South Mountain?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Mountain have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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