Nezperce, ID Climate


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United States / Idaho / No Metro Area / Lewis County / Nezperce / Zip Codes
Nezperce, ID has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s in the summer to below freezing in the winter. Precipitation is relatively low year-round, but snowfall can be significant during the winter months. Although precipitation is sparse, Nezperce enjoys sunny days for most of the year, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities.

Nezperce, Idaho gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Nezperce averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 169 sunny days per year in Nezperce. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Nezperce gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9 Summer - 4.5 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Nezperce, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNezperce, IdahoUnited States
  21.3 in.38.1 in.
  40.8 in.27.8 in.
  116.7 days106.2 days
  169 days205 days
  80.0°85.8°
  22.7°21.7°
  6.77
  3.14.3
  3215 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 Nezperce with an average high temperature of 80.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Idaho. In Nezperce, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Nezperce are July, August and September.
In Nezperce, there are 8.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Idaho.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Nezperce with an average of 20.8°. This is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Nezperce, there are 155.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Nezperce, there are 3.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Nezperce, 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 Nezperce with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 36% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.3 inches in Nezperce means that it is wetter than most places in Idaho.
November is the rainiest month in Nezperce with 13.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.3 rainy days. There are 116.7 rainy days annually in Nezperce, which is rainier than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.8 inches in Nezperce means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in Nezperce with 10.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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