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United States / Idaho / Twin Falls Metro Area / Jerome County / Hazelton / Zip Codes
Hazelton, ID is located in the high desert of southwestern Idaho and has a semi-arid climate. It experiences hot summers with temperatures reaching up to 100°F (38°C) and cold winters with lows down to 0°F (-18°C). There is little precipitation throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of only 8 inches (20 cm). Winters are usually dry but some snow can occur at higher elevations. The area also experiences high winds during the winter months and occasionally during the summer.

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

Hazelton averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Hazelton. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hazelton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 76 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 19
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateHazelton, IdahoUnited States
  10.7 in.38.1 in.
  20.6 in.27.8 in.
  76.3 days106.2 days
  207 days205 days
  86.8°85.8°
  19.1°21.7°
  7.17
  44.3
  4075 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 Hazelton with an average high temperature of 86.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Hazelton, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hazelton are June, September and August.
In Hazelton, there are 25.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hazelton with an average of 18.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Hazelton, there are 154.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Hazelton, there are 4.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Hazelton, 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 Hazelton 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 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.7 inches in Hazelton means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.
December is the rainiest month in Hazelton with 9.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.6 rainy days. There are 76.3 rainy days annually in Hazelton, which is less rainy than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 20.6 inches in Hazelton means that it is less snowy than most places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in Hazelton with 5.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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