What’s the climate like in Idaho?
The current climate of Idaho features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of -2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -14°C and in the warmer months around 5°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Idaho in recent years was 37°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -20°C in January 2017.
On average, Idaho gets 836 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 609 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Idaho is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Idaho for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Idaho?
The best time to visit Idaho for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Idaho. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Idaho
The climate table of Idaho shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 13 | 4 | -2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -14 | -12 | -8 | -4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | -3 | -9 | -13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 130 | 79 | 56 | 39 | 40 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 47 | 77 | 103 | 170 |
| Snow (cm) | 112 | 70 | 75 | 29 | 7,9 | 3,2 | 0 | 0 | 5,6 | 37 | 94 | 175 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 836 mm per year, averaging 70 mm per month
- Snowfall: 609 cm per year
- Driest months: 30 mm in August, 32 mm in June and 33 mm in July
- Wettest months: 170 mm in December, 130 mm in January and 103 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Idaho
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Idaho, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Idaho
This graph shows how much precipitation Idaho, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Idaho
This graph shows how much snow Idaho, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Idaho
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Idaho, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Idaho
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Idaho, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Idaho
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Idaho, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Idaho
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Idaho, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Idaho by Month
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