Pocatello, ID has a mild climate with relatively little temperature variation throughout the year. Summers tend to be hot and dry, while winters can get quite cold and snowy. The average temperature is around 53°F (12°C) in the summer and 29°F (-2°C) in the winter. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an annual average of 16 inches (407 mm). While snowfall is common during the winter months, it usually melts quickly due to warm temperatures and sunshine. The mountain range just north of Pocatello provides protection from strong winds and extreme weather conditions.
Pocatello, Idaho gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Pocatello averages 49 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Pocatello. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Pocatello gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 18
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 49 inches of snow a year