Downey, ID Climate


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Downey, ID has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. During the winter months, temperatures typically range from 33 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the summertime they can reach between 78 and 97 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is low throughout the year, averaging around 12 inches annually. Snowfall occurs occasionally during the winter months but doesn't usually accumulate much due to the dryness of the air. The sun is present most days of the year in Downey, ID and is an important factor for its generally mild climate.

Downey, Idaho gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Downey averages 47 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 Downey. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Downey gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 13
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Downey is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

8.7 Summer - 4.2 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Downey, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Downey with an average high temperature of 87.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Downey, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Downey are June, September and August.
In Downey, there are 21.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Downey with an average of 12.8°. This is colder than most places in Idaho.
In Downey, there are 177.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Idaho.
In Downey, there are 11.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Downey, 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 Downey with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.9 inches in Downey means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
January is the rainiest month in Downey with 9.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 91.2 rainy days annually in Downey, which is less rainy 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 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 46.8 inches in Downey means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in Downey with 15.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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