Carmen, Idaho Explained

Official Name:Carmen, Idaho
Pushpin Map:Idaho#USA
Pushpin Label:Carmen
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Idaho
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lemhi
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:3825
Coordinates:45.2425°N -113.8933°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:83462
Area Code:208, 986
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:397530[1]

Carmen is an unincorporated community in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States. Carmen is located on U.S. Route 93 4.5miles north of Salmon. Carmen has a post office with ZIP code 83462.[2]

History

Carmen's population was estimated at 200 in 1909,[3] and was 10 in 1960.[4]

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Carmen has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=83462&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup
  3. Encyclopedia: Davis' New Commercial Encyclopedia: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Pacific Northwest . Ellis A. Davis . Davis . Ellis A. . 1909 . 189 . en.
  4. Encyclopedia: World Book Encyclopedia . Field Enterprises Corporation . 1960 . 27 . I . en.
  5. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=80801&cityname=Carmen%2C+Idaho%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Carmen, Idaho