Lucile, Idaho Explained

Official Name:Lucile, Idaho
Pushpin Map:USA#Idaho
Pushpin Label:Lucile
Pushpin Relief:y
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Idaho
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Idaho
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:1650
Coordinates:45.5353°N -116.3103°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:83542
Area Code:208, 986
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:396827[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 8miles north of Riggins, Lucile has a post office with ZIP code 83542.[2] The elevation is 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]

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=83542&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup
  3. Encyclopedia: World Book Encyclopedia . Field Enterprises Corporation . 1960 . 27 . I . en.
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=574801&cityname=Lucile%2C+Idaho%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Lucile, Idaho