Zip 83330 (Gooding, ID) Climate

The climate in 83330 Gooding, ID is generally dry, with long and warm summers and short, cool winters. Temperatures range from the high twenties in the winter to over a hundred degrees in the summer. The area receives an average of 12 inches of rain annually, mostly concentrated in the months of May through October. Winters are usually dry but can be very cold at times. Snowfall is rare, but it does occur occasionally. Wind speeds tend to be mild and steady throughout the year with occasional gusts on windy days. Overall, Gooding has a pleasant climate that sees plenty of sunshine year round, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities during any season.

Gooding (zip 83330), Idaho gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Gooding (zip 83330) averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Gooding (zip 83330). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Gooding (zip 83330) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 83330 zip code is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.7 Summer - 5 Winter

June, September and May are the most pleasant months in the 83330 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Gooding, Idaho	United States
	10.5 in.	38.1 in.
	17.2 in.	27.8 in.
	72.9 days	106.2 days
	209 days	205 days
	90.1°	85.8°
	19.1°	21.7°
	7.1	7
	4.2	4.3
	3596 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 the 83330 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In the 83330 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 83330 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 83330 zip code, there are 42.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 83330 zip code with an average of 18.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

In the 83330 zip code, there are 150.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.

In the 83330 zip code, there are 3.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

Humidity is low in the 83330 zip code, 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 the 83330 zip code with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.5 inches in the 83330 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.

December is the rainiest month in the 83330 zip code with 8.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.2 rainy days. There are 72.9 rainy days annually in the 83330 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 17.2 inches in the 83330 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in the 83330 zip code with 5.4 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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