Lapwai, ID Climate


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Lapwai, Idaho has a mild climate, with hot summers and relatively cold winters. On average, summer temperatures in Lapwai range from the high 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit (30C-32C). During the winter months temperatures usually stay within the mid 30s to mid 50s Fahrenheit (1C-12C). With an annual average precipitation of 16.6 inches (422 mm), Lapwai experiences abundant rainfall that helps keep temperatures on the cooler side throughout the year. Snowfall is common during winter months and can bring chilly days with wind chills far below freezing. Despite its cold winters, Lapwai offers warm and comfortable weather for much of the year.

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

Lapwai averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 170 sunny days per year in Lapwai. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lapwai gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 28
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.7 Summer - 5 Winter
June, September and July are the most pleasant months in Lapwai, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLapwai, IdahoUnited States
  19.4 in.38.1 in.
  13.2 in.27.8 in.
  118.8 days106.2 days
  170 days205 days
  89.3°85.8°
  28.1°21.7°
  7.17
  3.24.3
  955 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.

August is the hottest month for Lapwai with an average high temperature of 89.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Lapwai, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lapwai are June, September and May.
In Lapwai, there are 41.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lapwai with an average of 27.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Idaho.
In Lapwai, there are 94.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Idaho.
In Lapwai, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Lapwai, 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.
November is the wettest month in Lapwai with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 31% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.4 inches in Lapwai means that it is wetter than most places in Idaho.
November is the rainiest month in Lapwai with 13.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.6 rainy days. There are 118.8 rainy days annually in Lapwai, which is rainier than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Lapwai means that it is less snowy than most places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in Lapwai with 4.9 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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