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Ponderay
is a small town located in Bonner County in the northern panhandle region of Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the population was 638 residents. Called the "Little City with the Big Future," Ponderay is just two miles north of the city of Sandpoint, near Lake Pond Oreille. The town sits in the heart of one Idahos most popular recreational playgrounds. Lake Pend Oreille is well-known for its excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow, brown, brook and brown trout, as well as many other species. There are many trails around the lake for walking and hiking and biking, and other activities include sailing, boat charters, guided boat tours, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, camping and golf. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. There are also plenty of hillsides for sledding and tubing. Ponderay offers convenient shopping, restaurants and lodging and has become a strong, regional commercial hub. Nearby Sandpoint offers even more attractions and is home to one of the largest film festivals in the United States, the Lakedance International Film Festival. The town of Ponderay is also located along two National Scenic Byways, the Wild Horse Trail and Pend Oreille Scenic Byways.
Surrounding areas: Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho (1.6 mi), Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho (1.6 mi), Sandpoint, Idaho (1.7 mi), Sagle, Idaho (6.8 mi), Garfield Bay, Idaho (9.6 mi), Hope, Idaho (11.3 mi), Careywood, Idaho (18.9 mi)
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Ponderay Vacation Rentals
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Ponderay Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| K2 Motel | 501 N 4TH | Sandpoint, ID | 1.7 mi. | (208) 263-3441 | | Lakeside Motel | 106 BRG | Sandpoint, ID | 1.7 mi. | (208) 263-2717 | | Monarch Inn | Hwy 95 N | Sandpoint, ID | 1.7 mi. | (208) 263-1222 | | Sandpoint Super 8 Motel | 478641 Hwy 95 N | Sandpoint, ID | 1.7 mi. | (208) 263-2210 | | Selkirk Lodge | 10000 Schweitzer MTN Rd | Sandpoint, ID | 1.7 mi. | (208) 265-0257 | | Super 8 | 478641 Hwy 95N | Sandpoint, ID | 1.7 mi. | (208) 263-2216 | | La Quinta Inn | 415 Cedar | Sandpoint, ID | 1.8 mi. | (208) 263-9581 | | Angel Of The Lake | 410 Railroad Ave | Sandpoint, ID | 5.0 mi. | (208) 263-0816 | | Country Inn | 470700 Hwy 95 | Sagle, ID | 6.8 mi. | (208) 263-3333 | | Scenic Bay Marina | 101 Scenic Bay Dr | Bayview, ID | 22.1 mi. | (208) 683-2243 | | Golden Spur Motel | US Hwy 2 | Newport, WA | 24.6 mi. | (509) 447-3823 | | Athol Motel | E 5950 Hwy 54 | Athol, ID | 25.5 mi. | (208) 683-3476 | | Best Western Kootenai River Inn | Kootenai Riv PLZ | Bonners Ferry, ID | 28.9 mi. | (208) 267-8511 | | Bonners Ferry Resort | Hwy 95 S | Bonners Ferry, ID | 28.9 mi. | (208) 267-2422 | | Kootenai Motel | South State Hwy 95 S | Bonners Ferry, ID | 28.9 mi. | (208) 267-7567 | | Stoneridge Resort | 250 Chatwold | Blanchard, ID | 29.3 mi. | (208) 437-2451 |
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Ponderay Weather & Climate
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The Northern Panhandle Region of Idaho has a four-season climate. Located within the northern latitude, Idaho's Northern Panhandle has summer days that are long and sunny, with just enough rain to keep things very green and pretty. Temperatures can range from very warm in the summer to very cold in the winter. The major mountain ranges accumulate a deep snow cover in the winter. In spring, the melting snow pack provides irrigation water for the lower regions of the state. The major source of moisture for northern Idaho is the Pacific Ocean, although in summer there are some exceptions when moisture-laden air is brought in from the south.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
19°F |
3.94 in. |
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| February |
37°F |
22°F |
3.47 in. |
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| March |
46°F |
28°F |
2.85 in. |
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| April |
56°F |
34°F |
2.25 in. |
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| May |
65°F |
40°F |
2.75 in. |
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| June |
72°F |
46°F |
2.46 in. |
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| July |
80°F |
49°F |
1.63 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
48°F |
1.43 in. |
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| September |
70°F |
41°F |
1.60 in. |
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| October |
56°F |
33°F |
2.30 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
27°F |
4.75 in. |
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| December |
32°F |
21°F |
4.75 in. |
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Ponderay Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Sandpoint airport (SZT) located right in Ponderay, the Coeur D Alene Air Terminal airport (COE) located approximately 38 miles southwest of Ponderay in Coeur D ' Alene, Idaho, the Deer Park airport (DEW) located roughly 46 miles west of Ponderay in Deer Park, Washington, the Shoshone County airport (S83) located around 54 miles south of Ponderay in Kellogg, Idaho, and finally the Spokane International airport (GEG) located about 65 miles southwest of Ponderay in Spokane, Washington.
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Ponderay Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Silverwood Theme Park | Athol | ID | 25.5 mi. | | | Adventures 'N Fun | Coeur d' Alene | ID | 43.2 mi. | | | Riverfront Park | Spokane | WA | 60.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Sandpoint Elks G C | Sandpoint | ID | 2.1 mi. | | | Priest Lake Golf Club | Priest Lake | ID | 21.2 mi. | | | Stoneridge Golf Course | Blanchard | ID | 28.5 mi. | | | Mirror Lake Golf Course | Bonners Ferry | ID | 28.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Schweitzer Mountain Resort | Sandpoint | ID | 1.7 mi. | | | Turner Mountain | Libby | MT | 45.6 mi. | | | Lookout Pass | Wallace | ID | 63.8 mi. | | | The Big Mountain | Whitefish | MT | 101.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Round Lake State Park | | ID | 10.5 mi. | | | Farragut State Park | | ID | 23.6 mi. | | | Lake Newport State Park | | WA | 28.5 mi. | | | Mount Spokane State Park | | WA | 37.2 mi. | | | Pend Oreille State Park | | WA | 39.3 mi. | |
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