Diamond Peak (Idaho)

Diamond Peak is the highest point in the Lemhi Range in the Rocky Mountains in Idaho.^[3] At 12,202 feet (3,719 m) above sea level, it is the third highest peak in Idaho. It is situated 34.5 miles (55.5 km) east of Borah Peak in the Lost River Range, opposite the Little Lost River valley. It is the highest point in the Caribou–Targhee National Forest. The closest higher peak is Mount Church, which is 31.8 mi (51.2 km) to the west.^[2]

Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak from Idaho highway 28
Highest point
Elevation	12,202 ft (3,719 m)[1]
Prominence	5,377 ft (1,639 m)[2]
Listing	US most prominent peaks 98th
Coordinates	44°08′30″N 113°04′58″W
Geography
Diamond Peak Idaho, U.S.
Location	Butte County, Idaho, U.S.
Parent range	Lemhi Range
Topo map	USGS Diamond Peak
Climbing
First ascent	1912, T.M. Bannon
Easiest route	Scramble, class 3

Climate

Climate data for Diamond Peak 44.1412 N, 113.0849 W, Elevation: 11,519 ft (3,511 m) (1991–2020 normals)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	19.2 (−7.1)	18.6 (−7.4)	22.8 (−5.1)	27.7 (−2.4)	37.4 (3.0)	47.4 (8.6)	59.0 (15.0)	58.6 (14.8)	49.5 (9.7)	36.2 (2.3)	24.1 (−4.4)	18.3 (−7.6)	34.9 (1.6)
Daily mean °F (°C)	11.2 (−11.6)	9.5 (−12.5)	12.9 (−10.6)	17.1 (−8.3)	25.9 (−3.4)	35.0 (1.7)	44.9 (7.2)	44.5 (6.9)	36.3 (2.4)	25.3 (−3.7)	15.9 (−8.9)	10.5 (−11.9)	24.1 (−4.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	3.1 (−16.1)	0.4 (−17.6)	3.0 (−16.1)	6.5 (−14.2)	14.5 (−9.7)	22.6 (−5.2)	30.8 (−0.7)	30.4 (−0.9)	23.1 (−4.9)	14.3 (−9.8)	7.8 (−13.4)	2.7 (−16.3)	13.3 (−10.4)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	2.93 (74)	2.42 (61)	2.97 (75)	4.06 (103)	5.02 (128)	3.89 (99)	1.79 (45)	1.83 (46)	2.03 (52)	2.75 (70)	2.11 (54)	3.09 (78)	34.89 (885)
Source: PRISM Climate Group[4]

See also

• North America portal
• United States portal
• Mountains portal

• List of mountain peaks of North America
  • List of mountain peaks of the United States
    • List of Ultras of the United States