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United States / Idaho / Twin Falls Metro Area / Jerome County / Jerome / Zip Codes
Jerome, ID has a unique climate due to the city's high altitude. It is known for its hot and dry summers, with temperatures often reaching up to 90°F (32°C). Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures sometimes dropping as low as -20°F (-29°C). Rainfall is usually sparse throughout the year, with an average of only 11 inches (279 mm) annually. The area experiences a lot of sunshine year-round, which helps to offset the cooler temperature. Despite all this, Jerome remains a popular destination for tourists who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing.

Jerome, Idaho gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Jerome averages 18 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 Jerome. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jerome gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 20
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Jerome is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Idaho.

8.7 Summer - 5.1 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Jerome, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateJerome, IdahoUnited States
  10.4 in.38.1 in.
  18.2 in.27.8 in.
  74.3 days106.2 days
  204 days205 days
  89.7°85.8°
  20.0°21.7°
  7.27
  44.3
  3763 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 Jerome with an average high temperature of 89.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Jerome, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Jerome are September, June and May.
In Jerome, there are 39.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Jerome with an average of 19.7°. This is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Jerome, there are 144.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Jerome, there are 2.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Jerome, 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 Jerome with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.4 inches in Jerome means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.
December is the rainiest month in Jerome with 8.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.2 rainy days. There are 74.3 rainy days annually in Jerome, which is less rainy than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 18.2 inches in Jerome means that it is less snowy than most places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in Jerome with 5.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Eric · Jerome, ID
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Over 15 years ago

Jerome is a small town with a lot to offer. The cost of housing and utilities is very affordable, especially when compared to the cost of the same in the town across  More

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