Preston, Idaho has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures can climb into the high 80s and low 90s during the day while dropping to the mid 40s at night. Winters are cold and snowfall is common, with temperatures dipping into the teens during the day and below zero during the night. Rainfall is sparse throughout the year, with an average of only 13 inches per year. The area receives around 200 sunny days each year, making Preston a great place for outdoor activities and adventure.
Preston, Idaho gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Preston averages 60 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Preston. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Preston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 99 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year