Franklin, ID Climate


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Franklin, ID enjoys a pleasant climate year-round due to its location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Summers are warm with temperatures often reaching into the 80s during the day, while nighttime temperatures dip down into the 50s. Winters can be cold with occasional snowfall, although temperatures tend to stay mild compared to other parts of the state. Rainfall is common in all seasons and humidity levels are usually fairly low. Overall, Franklin enjoys a mild climate that provides plenty of opportunity for outdoor recreation and activities.

Franklin, Idaho gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Franklin averages 61 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Franklin. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Franklin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Franklin is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.8 Summer - 4.2 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Franklin, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateFranklin, IdahoUnited States
  18.6 in.38.1 in.
  60.5 in.27.8 in.
  99.5 days106.2 days
  204 days205 days
  88.6°85.8°
  15.6°21.7°
  6.77
  4.84.3
  4505 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 Franklin with an average high temperature of 88.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Franklin, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Franklin are June, September and August.
In Franklin, there are 28.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Franklin with an average of 15.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Franklin, there are 149.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Franklin, there are 9.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Franklin, 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.
May is the wettest month in Franklin with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 33% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.6 inches in Franklin means that it is wetter than most places in Idaho.
May is the rainiest month in Franklin with 10.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 99.5 rainy days annually in Franklin, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 60.5 inches in Franklin means that it is snowier than most places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in Franklin with 16.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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