Ahsahka, Idaho

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Map of Clearwater County, where Ahsahka is located

Ahsahka is a small unincorporated community located in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States, and is close to the Dworshak Dam. [1] Ahsahka is located at 46°30′08″N116°19′27″W / 46.50222°N 116.32417°W / 46.50222; -116.32417 . The ZIP Code for Ahsahka is 83520. [2]


Climate

Climate data for Ahsahka, Idaho
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Average high °F (°C)39.3
(4.1)
46.6
(8.1)
55.2
(12.9)
63.4
(17.4)
71.9
(22.2)
79.2
(26.2)
89.5
(31.9)
89.8
(32.1)
79.5
(26.4)
64.0
(17.8)
47.6
(8.7)
39.0
(3.9)
63.8
(17.7)
Average low °F (°C)26.8
(−2.9)
29.3
(−1.5)
33.4
(0.8)
38.3
(3.5)
45.0
(7.2)
51.4
(10.8)
55.8
(13.2)
54.7
(12.6)
47.6
(8.7)
38.8
(3.8)
33.0
(0.6)
27.7
(−2.4)
40.1
(4.5)
Average precipitation inches (mm)3.0
(76)
2.2
(56)
2.4
(61)
2.3
(58)
2.5
(64)
1.8
(46)
0.9
(23)
0.8
(20)
1.2
(30)
1.8
(46)
3.1
(79)
3.1
(79)
25.1
(640)
Source: Weatherbase [3]

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References

  1. Ahsahka, Idaho ID Community Profile / Clearwater County, WA Data
  2. "Ahsahka ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Ahsahka, Idaho". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.

Coordinates: 46°30′08″N116°19′27″W / 46.50222°N 116.32417°W / 46.50222; -116.32417