Emmett, ID Climate


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The climate in Emmett, ID is generally mild and sunny. In the summer months, temperatures typically range from the mid-70s to low-90s, while in the winter months temperatures usually stay above freezing. Rainfall is fairly sparse throughout the year, with most of it occurring during spring and early summer. The area can occasionally experience extreme weather conditions such as snow storms or flooding, but these occurrences are rare. Because of its location in western Idaho and close proximity to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Emmett experiences an array of different climates, from dry desert air to cool mountain breezes.

Emmett, Idaho gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Emmett averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Emmett. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Emmett gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Emmett is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Idaho.

8.5 Summer - 5.2 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Emmett, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateEmmett, IdahoUnited States
  12.2 in.38.1 in.
  8.4 in.27.8 in.
  85.7 days106.2 days
  210 days205 days
  91.8°85.8°
  22.6°21.7°
  7.37
  44.3
  2362 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Emmett with an average high temperature of 91.8°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Idaho. In Emmett, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Emmett are September, June and May.
In Emmett, there are 51.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Idaho.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Emmett with an average of 22.2°. This is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Emmett, there are 125.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Emmett, there are 2.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Emmett, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
December is the wettest month in Emmett with 1.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.2 inches in Emmett means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.
November is the rainiest month in Emmett with 11.0 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.3 rainy days. There are 85.7 rainy days annually in Emmett, which is less rainy than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 8.4 inches in Emmett means that it is one of the least snowy places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in Emmett with 4.0 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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I strongly recommend that instead of choosing Emmett, you consider choosing Boise if you really want to move to Idaho. If you're flexible, better yet choose western  More

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Over 6 years ago

Emmett, Idaho is the best place to live because the people are super friendly, willing to help if your in need, happy, stress free. It’s beautiful scenery is gorgeous.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I don't know what Edward is talking about, this town is clean, downtown is cute and the people are friendly. Granted there aren't many jobs right in Emmett, but Boise  More

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