Sweeney, ID

Unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho

Sweeney is a small unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho. It is 0.5 miles NW of Smelterville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83868.

Sweeney at a glance

State
Idaho
County
Shoshone County
ZIP code
83868
Nearest town
Smelterville (0.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.5403, -116.1686

Weather in Sweeney now

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Sweeney weather by the hour

Sweeney weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweeney.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweeney

What is the weather usually like in Sweeney?

Dsb
Warm-summer Mediterranean continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°54°72°90°37°22°Jan42°23°Feb50°27°Mar58°32°Apr69°40°May75°46°Jun85°51°Jul84°49°Aug73°41°Sep58°33°Oct44°27°Nov36°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.3"Jan3.1"Feb3.7"Mar2.9"Apr2.9"May2.7"Jun1.1"Jul0.8"Aug1.3"Sep3.1"Oct4.6"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Sweeney: 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 Sweeney.

Sweeney weather month by month

January
37° 22°F
4.3 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 15.1 in of snow
February
42° 23°F
3.1 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 12.0 in of snow
March
50° 27°F
3.7 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
April
58° 32°F
2.9 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
May
69° 40°F
2.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
75° 46°F
2.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 51°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
84° 49°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
73° 41°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
58° 33°F
3.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
November
44° 27°F
4.6 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
December
36° 22°F
3.4 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 13.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sweeney through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM4:22 PM8 h 56 min
February6:47 AM5:09 PM10 h 21 min
March6:55 AM6:51 PM11 h 56 min
April5:53 AM7:35 PM13 h 42 min
May5:05 AM8:17 PM15 h 11 min
June4:44 AM8:45 PM16 h 1 min
July5:01 AM8:40 PM15 h 38 min
August5:39 AM7:58 PM14 h 19 min
September6:21 AM6:58 PM12 h 37 min
October7:02 AM5:58 PM10 h 55 min
November6:48 AM4:10 PM9 h 21 min
December7:24 AM3:55 PM8 h 31 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Sweeney?

Sweeney 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 Sweeney 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 Sweeney

The closest live webcam is Coeur d'Alene › North, 30.8 miles W of Sweeney.

Coeur d'Alene › NorthCoeur d'Alene · 30.8 mi WOn Windy
Ruby: MacDonald's ResortRuby · 35.0 mi NWOn Windy
East Farms: I-90 at MP 299.4: Idaho RdEast Farms · 42.4 mi WOn Windy
East Farms: I-90 at MP 298.2: Starr RdEast Farms · 43.1 mi WOn Windy
Liberty Lake: I-90 at MP 296.8: Harvard RdLiberty Lake · 44.4 mi WOn Windy
Liberty Lake: I-90 at MP 296.2 - RdLiberty Lake · 44.7 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweeney.

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Questions about Sweeney

Where is Sweeney, ID?

Sweeney is an unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho, 0.5 miles NW of Smelterville.

What county is Sweeney in?

Sweeney is in Shoshone County, Idaho.

What is the ZIP code of Sweeney, ID?

The ZIP code for Sweeney is 83868.

What is the nearest town to Sweeney?

Smelterville, 0.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sweeney?

Yes. The closest is Coeur d'Alene › North, 30.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sweeney?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Sweeney?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Sweeney?

About 33.9 inches (861 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Sweeney?

Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sweeney?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sweeney have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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