Lucile, Idaho

Unincorporated community in Idaho, United States

45°32′07″N 116°18′37″W / 45.53528°N 116.31028°W / 45.53528; -116.31028CountryUnited StatesStateIdahoCountyIdahoElevation

1,650 ft (500 m)Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)ZIP code

83542

Area code(s)208, 986GNIS feature ID396827^[1]

Lucile is an unincorporated community in the western United States, located in Idaho County, Idaho. On the east bank of the Salmon River and U.S. Route 95 eight miles (13 km) north of Riggins, Lucile has a post office with ZIP code 83542.^[2] The elevation is 1,650 feet (500 m) above sea level.

History

Lucile's population was twenty in 1960.^[3]

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lucile has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.^[4]

References

^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ ZIP Code Lookup
^ World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.
^ Climate Summary for Lucile, Idaho