Dalton Gardens, ID Climate


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Dalton Gardens, Idaho has a typical four-season climate. Summers are warm and dry with temperatures generally between 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters can be cold with temperatures falling below freezing, and snow accumulation of up to 18 inches is not uncommon. Spring and fall bring moderate temperatures with occasional rain or snow showers. The area is known for its sunny days, with over 300 days of sunshine each year. The weather in Dalton Gardens makes it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities year round.

Dalton Gardens, Idaho gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Dalton Gardens averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Dalton Gardens. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Dalton Gardens gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 4.2 Winter
July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Dalton Gardens, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDalton Gardens, IdahoUnited States
  26.6 in.38.1 in.
  42.4 in.27.8 in.
  122.0 days106.2 days
  175 days205 days
  81.7°85.8°
  24.5°21.7°
  6.77
  3.24.3
  2264 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 Dalton Gardens with an average high temperature of 82.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Idaho. In Dalton Gardens, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Dalton Gardens are July, August and June.
In Dalton Gardens, there are 13.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Idaho.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Dalton Gardens with an average of 23.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Idaho.
In Dalton Gardens, there are 129.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Dalton Gardens, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Dalton Gardens, 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 Dalton Gardens with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 26.6 inches in Dalton Gardens means that it is wetter than most places in Idaho.
November is the rainiest month in Dalton Gardens with 15.0 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 122.0 rainy days annually in Dalton Gardens, which is rainier than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in Dalton Gardens means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in Dalton Gardens with 15.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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