Hansen, ID Climate


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Hansen, ID is known for its moderate climate. Summers are usually mild with temperatures rarely rising above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters tend to be cold with temperatures hovering around 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation in Hansen generally ranges between 10 and 15 inches annually, with most of it occurring during the winter and spring months. The area typically receives snowfall between November and April, making it a great spot for outdoor activities such as skiing and snowshoeing. Overall, Hansen's climate makes it an ideal destination for anyone looking to escape from the hot summers of nearby cities or take advantage of its abundant winter sports opportunities.

Hansen, Idaho gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hansen averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Hansen. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hansen gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 75 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 20
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hansen is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.9 Summer - 5 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Hansen, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHansen, IdahoUnited States
  10.9 in.38.1 in.
  18.5 in.27.8 in.
  74.9 days106.2 days
  209 days205 days
  88.0°85.8°
  20.0°21.7°
  7.17
  4.14.3
  4029 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 Hansen with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Hansen, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hansen are June, September and May.
In Hansen, there are 29.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hansen with an average of 19.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Hansen, there are 149.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Hansen, there are 3.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Hansen, 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.
December is the wettest month in Hansen with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.9 inches in Hansen means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.
December is the rainiest month in Hansen with 9.4 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 74.9 rainy days annually in Hansen, which is less rainy than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 18.5 inches in Hansen means that it is less snowy than most places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in Hansen with 5.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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