Ketchum, Idaho Weather
Ketchum, Idaho — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Ketchum, Blaine County.
Full aviation weather for Ketchum is published on the Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) page, 20 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 3 airfields within reach of Ketchum have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Ketchum: Smiley Creek Airport (KU87) 43 km · Copper Basin Airport (K0U2) 45 km
Conditions reported at KSUN describe the airfield itself. Weather 20 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Ketchum specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Ketchum.
About Ketchum, Idaho
Ketchum unfolds in a broad valley cupped by the Sawtooth Mountains, their jagged peaks, often dusted with snow even in summer's high sun, forming a dramatic backdrop. It lies 77.4 miles north of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 4°T), and is situated 1.3 miles south-south-west of Sun Valley. The Big Wood River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the landscape, its banks fringed with cottonwood and willow that turn a vibrant gold in autumn. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, almost crystalline quality, a testament to the high desert elevation and the surrounding wilderness. Wild sagebrush carpets the drier slopes, releasing its pungent, earthy perfume when warmed by the sun, while meadows burst with wildflowers in a riot of color during the warmer months. The character of Ketchum is one of rugged beauty, a place where the wildness of the mountains feels ever-present, shaping the lives and the spirit of those who call it home. The roots of Ketchum are deeply intertwined with mining, a history that echoes in the very bones of the surrounding mountains, though its economy has since diversified dramatically. Today, the allure of the pristine natural environment draws a steady stream of visitors, a significant portion of Ketchum's economic vitality flowing from tourism and the outdoor recreation that defines the region. World-class skiing at nearby Sun Valley, hiking and biking trails that crisscross the mountains, and the serene beauty of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area offer year-round attractions. The town itself has cultivated a sophisticated yet unpretentious cultural scene, a surprising blend of rustic charm and worldly influence, attracting artists, writers, and entrepreneurs who appreciate its unique blend of isolation and connection. The quiet hum of daily life in Ketchum is punctuated by the gentle murmur of the Big Wood River, a constant reminder of the powerful natural forces that have shaped and continue to sustain this remarkable place.
Live animated radar for Ketchum and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Ketchum, Blaine County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43.68074°N, 114.363662°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Boise) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 83340 |
| Area Code | 208 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ketchum, Idaho Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ketchum, Idaho, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Ketchum includes coordinates 43.680740°N, 114.363662°W, situated in Blaine County. ZIP code 83340. Telephone area code: 208. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Boise).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
