Castleford, Idaho has a dry continental climate. Summers are warm and sunny with temperatures reaching into the mid-80s, while winters are cold and relatively dry with temperatures averaging around 21°F in January. Precipitation is usually light throughout the year, with most of it occurring during spring snowmelt runoff. Snowfall is generally light to moderate, however there have been instances of heavy snowfall in winter months. Castleford typically experiences hot and dry summer days with frequent afternoon thunderstorms providing welcome relief from the heat.
Castleford, Idaho gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Castleford averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Castleford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Castleford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 70 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year