Dubois, ID Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Weather
Schools
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Reviews
Upgrade to Premium
United States / Idaho / No Metro Area / Clark County / Dubois / Zip Codes
Dubois, ID has a semi-arid climate characterized by cool winters and hot summers. The average January temperature is 24°F while the average July temperature is 77°F. Precipitation comes mainly in the form of snow from October to March, typically resulting in more than 52 inches of snowfall each season. Summers are generally dry and sunny with temperatures often reaching into the 90s during July and August. The area experiences approximately 255 sunny days per year with minimal humidity levels throughout all seasons.

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

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

On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Dubois. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Dubois gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Dubois is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.9 Summer - 3.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Dubois, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDubois, IdahoUnited States
  11.9 in.38.1 in.
  41.7 in.27.8 in.
  84.0 days106.2 days
  204 days205 days
  85.0°85.8°
  10.1°21.7°
  6.57
  44.3
  5148 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 Dubois with an average high temperature of 85.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Idaho. In Dubois, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Dubois are June, September and August.
In Dubois, there are 15.3 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 Dubois with an average of 10.1°. This is colder than most places in Idaho.
In Dubois, there are 185.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Idaho.
In Dubois, there are 18.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Dubois, 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 Dubois with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 31% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.9 inches in Dubois means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.
May is the rainiest month in Dubois with 9.3 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 84.0 rainy days annually in Dubois, which is less rainy than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 41.7 inches in Dubois means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in Dubois with 11.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for Dubois
    See all ()
Write a Review

Start Your Review of Dubois

Jobs
Compare Dubois,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Dubois, Idaho to any other city in the US.


Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.