Chubbuck, ID Climate


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The climate in Chubbuck, ID is typical of the region, with cold winters and warm summers. During the winter months temperatures average between 25-35 degrees Fahrenheit, while during the summer months they average from 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 14 inches of precipitation annually, primarily as snow in the winter and rain in the spring and summer. Wind is also common throughout the year and can be quite strong at times. Overall, Chubbuck experiences a moderate climate with enough variation for all four seasons to be experienced.

Chubbuck, Idaho gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Chubbuck averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Chubbuck. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Chubbuck gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Chubbuck 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 July are the most pleasant months in Chubbuck, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateChubbuck, IdahoUnited States
  12.2 in.38.1 in.
  45.7 in.27.8 in.
  95.5 days106.2 days
  207 days205 days
  87.3°85.8°
  15.6°21.7°
  6.77
  4.94.3
  4472 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 Chubbuck with an average high temperature of 87.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Chubbuck, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Chubbuck are June, September and August.
In Chubbuck, there are 27.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chubbuck with an average of 15.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Chubbuck, there are 163.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Chubbuck, there are 8.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Chubbuck, 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 Chubbuck with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.2 inches in Chubbuck means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.
December is the rainiest month in Chubbuck with 11.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 95.5 rainy days annually in Chubbuck, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 45.7 inches in Chubbuck means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in Chubbuck with 11.4 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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We moved here two months ago and LOVE it! We feel like we moved into a Hallmark movie town. We came from a very over populated city and Chubbuck is a welcomed relief.   More

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Over 6 years ago

I have spent the night in Chubbuck several times and there is a HORRIBLE smell in the air each time. I was told that there is a fertilizer factory nearby that spews a  More

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Over 13 years ago

Moved here from Boise area and boy what a difference - way too cold  More

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