Arbon Valley, ID Climate


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The climate in Arbon Valley, ID is typical of much of the inland Northwest region. Summers are generally warm and dry with temperatures reaching into the high 90s, while winters offer mild temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the spring and fall months, temperatures tend to remain mild and comfortable. Due to its lower elevation, Arbon Valley experiences less snowfall than other areas in the region, but winter storms can still bring heavy snowfall on occasion. With its dry air and sunny days, Arbon Valley offers a pleasant climate throughout most of the year that makes it an ideal destination for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, birdwatching, and fishing.

Arbon Valley, Idaho gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Arbon Valley averages 54 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Arbon Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Arbon Valley 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 54 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Arbon Valley is 6.8 (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 Arbon Valley, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateArbon Valley, IdahoUnited States
  13.0 in.38.1 in.
  54.2 in.27.8 in.
  100.1 days106.2 days
  203 days205 days
  88.2°85.8°
  17.7°21.7°
  6.87
  4.64.3
  4520 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 Arbon Valley with an average high temperature of 88.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Arbon Valley, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Arbon Valley are June, September and August.
In Arbon Valley, there are 31.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Arbon Valley with an average of 17.7°. This is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Arbon Valley, there are 150.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Arbon Valley, there are 5.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
Humidity is very low in Arbon Valley, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
May is the wettest month in Arbon Valley with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.0 inches in Arbon Valley means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
January is the rainiest month in Arbon Valley with 12.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 100.1 rainy days annually in Arbon Valley, 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 54.2 inches in Arbon Valley means that it is snowier than most places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in Arbon Valley with 14.2 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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