St. Maries, Idaho Weather
St. Maries, Idaho — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for St. Maries, Benewah County.
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About St. Maries, Idaho
St. Maries rests at the confluence of two powerful rivers, a place where the St. Joe and St. Maries rivers meet and mingle their waters before flowing on. It lies 27.1 miles south-south-east of Coeur d'Alene, ID (from Coeur d'Alene, ID: bearing 158°T), and is situated 15.3 miles east of Plummer. The landscape here is a deep, resonant green, a testament to the abundant rainfall that nourishes the dense coniferous forests climbing the steep slopes of the surrounding Benewah Mountains. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, has a particular quality, a filtered, almost liquid gold that pools on the forest floor and casts long, dancing shadows. The air itself carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant, earthy perfume that clings to everything. The history of St. Maries is intrinsically tied to the timber industry, a legacy evident in the weathered buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life in St. Maries has been dictated by the seasonal demands of logging and the steady flow of the rivers, which once served as vital arteries for transporting logs downstream. While the logging industry remains a cornerstone, the economy has diversified, embracing outdoor recreation and tourism drawn by the pristine natural beauty of the area. The clear, cool waters of the St. Joe River are a particular draw, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and simply soaking in the quiet grandeur of the wilderness. There's a palpable sense of resilience in St. Maries, a quiet pride in its heritage and a deep connection to the wild country that surrounds it.
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| Location | St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 47.314354°N, 116.562668°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 83861 |
| Area Code | 208, 986 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This St. Maries, Idaho Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for St. Maries, Idaho, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 St. Maries includes coordinates 47.314354°N, 116.562668°W, situated in Benewah County. ZIP code 83861. Telephone area code: 208, 986. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
