Location & Surroundings
Kanaka Rapids is a rapids in Idaho, United States, at 880 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jerome, 24 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 3180 km to the east. The nearest airport is Buhl Municipal Airport, 8 km away.
Basic Data
- Type rapids (RPDS)
- a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 39' 52" N, 114° 48' 12" W
- Elevation 880 m (DEM: 885 m)
- Timezone America/Boise
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:15
- Sunrise 07:43
- Sunset 19:10
- Day length 11 h 27 min
Nearby
Weather in Kanaka Rapids
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanaka Rapids, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 28.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Temperature
14.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.4 | 0.5 | 173 | 28 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 291 | 13 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 235.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 3.7 | 292 | 12 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 551.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.5 | 172 | 22 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.0 | 2.0 | 130 | 26 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 1.3 | 257 | 12 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 231.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 6.2 | 269 | 10 | 996.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 534.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 3.3 | 240 | 29 | 999.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 8.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.9 | 3.1 | 256 | 49 | 1,000.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 4.0 | 307 | 37 | 1,000.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 195.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 5.8 | 313 | 33 | 996.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 12 | 407.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.2 | 3.6 | 255 | 28 | 1,002.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 7.1 | 4.1 | 271 | 53 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanaka Rapids?
Now 14.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 28.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanaka Rapids today?
Sunrise around 07:43 and sunset around 19:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 27m.
What is the local time in Kanaka Rapids?
Local time is 17:15. Time zone: America/Boise (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Kanaka Rapids?
Kanaka Rapids is a rapids.
What is the elevation of Kanaka Rapids?
Elevation about 880 m. DEM 885 m.
Where is Kanaka Rapids located?
It is at 42.66432, -114.80347 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanaka Rapids in?
It is in United States.