Elk River, Idaho has a typical continental climate characterized by hot summers and relatively cold winters. The average temperature in the summertime is around 70°F while the winter average temperature is around 32°F. Precipitation levels are fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average of just over 20 inches per year. Snowfall can be seen from late October to early March but typically does not accumulate in large quantities. Humidity levels tend to be low, often hovering between 30-40%, which helps make summer temperatures more bearable.
Elk River, Idaho gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elk River averages 96 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 167 sunny days per year in Elk River. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elk River gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 134 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 96 inches of snow a year