Yellow Dog, ID

Historical community (former settlement) in Latah County, Idaho

Yellow Dog is a historical community (former settlement) in Latah County, Idaho. It is 5.2 miles S of Palouse, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83855.

Yellow Dog at a glance

State
Idaho
County
Latah County
ZIP code
83855
Nearest town
Palouse (5.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.9792, -117.0328

Weather in Yellow Dog now

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Yellow Dog weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yellow Dog

What is the weather usually like in Yellow Dog?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°37°55°72°89°37°26°Jan41°26°Feb48°30°Mar56°34°Apr65°40°May71°45°Jun82°49°Jul84°48°Aug74°42°Sep59°35°Oct44°30°Nov36°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.8"Jan2.1"Feb2.8"Mar2.3"Apr2.5"May1.6"Jun0.8"Jul0.8"Aug0.9"Sep2.2"Oct2.9"Nov2.9"Dec

Best time to visit Yellow Dog: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POTLATCH 3 NNE, ID US (USC00107301), adjusted for the elevation of Yellow Dog.

Yellow Dog weather month by month

January
37° 26°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 13.1 in of snow
February
41° 26°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.6 in of snow
March
48° 30°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
56° 34°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
May
65° 40°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
71° 45°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
82° 49°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
84° 48°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
74° 42°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
59° 35°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
44° 30°F
2.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
December
36° 25°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 10.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Yellow Dog through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM4:28 PM9 h 0 min
February6:50 AM5:14 PM10 h 24 min
March6:58 AM6:55 PM11 h 56 min
April5:57 AM7:38 PM13 h 40 min
May5:10 AM8:18 PM15 h 8 min
June4:50 AM8:46 PM15 h 56 min
July5:07 AM8:41 PM15 h 34 min
August5:44 AM8:00 PM14 h 16 min
September6:24 AM7:01 PM12 h 36 min
October7:05 AM6:02 PM10 h 57 min
November6:50 AM4:15 PM9 h 25 min
December7:25 AM4:01 PM8 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Yellow Dog?

Yellow Dog has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 24.5 inches (622 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Yellow Dog 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 Yellow Dog

The closest live webcam is Pullman › North: Moscow Regional Airport Northeast, 16.7 miles S of Yellow Dog.

Pullman › North: Moscow Regional Airport NortheastPullman · 16.7 mi SOn Windy
Pullman › East: Moscow Regional Airport WindsockPullman · 16.7 mi SOn Windy
Pullman › West: Moscow Regional Airport SouthwestPullman · 16.7 mi SOn Windy
Pullman › South: Moscow Regional Airport Terminal RampPullman · 16.7 mi SOn Windy
Colfax › South: US 195 at MP 38.5Colfax · 16.8 mi WOn Windy
Endicott: SR 26 at MP 116.9: Dusty (1)Endicott · 31.7 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Yellow Dog.

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Questions about Yellow Dog

Where is Yellow Dog, ID?

Yellow Dog is a historical community (former settlement) in Latah County, Idaho, 5.2 miles S of Palouse.

What county is Yellow Dog in?

Yellow Dog is in Latah County, Idaho.

What is the ZIP code of Yellow Dog, ID?

The ZIP code for Yellow Dog is 83855.

What is the nearest town to Yellow Dog?

Palouse, 5.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Yellow Dog?

Yes. The closest is Pullman › North: Moscow Regional Airport Northeast, 16.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Yellow Dog?

August, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Yellow Dog?

December, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Yellow Dog?

About 24.5 inches (622 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Yellow Dog?

Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Yellow Dog?

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

What climate does Yellow Dog have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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