Rockford, ID Climate


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Rockford, ID enjoys a mild climate all year long. It experiences warm summers with temperatures rarely exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius), and cool winters that rarely reach below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 degrees Celsius). The area sees moderate rainfall throughout the year with an average of 22 inches annually. Snowfall is also typical during the winter months, but rarely accumulates in large quantities. Much of the precipitation during the warmer months falls in the form of afternoon thunderstorms, providing some relief from the heat. Overall, Rockford is an ideal place to enjoy all four seasons without extreme weather conditions.

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

Rockford averages 33 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 Rockford. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rockford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rockford is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

9 Summer - 4.4 Winter
June, July and September are the most pleasant months in Rockford, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRockford, IdahoUnited States
  11.5 in.38.1 in.
  32.6 in.27.8 in.
  85.8 days106.2 days
  204 days205 days
  86.1°85.8°
  14.9°21.7°
  6.87
  4.74.3
  4465 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 Rockford with an average high temperature of 86.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Idaho. In Rockford, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rockford are June, September and August.
In Rockford, there are 21.5 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 Rockford with an average of 14.9°. This is colder than most places in Idaho.
In Rockford, there are 166.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.
In Rockford, there are 10.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Rockford, 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 Rockford with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.5 inches in Rockford means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.
December is the rainiest month in Rockford with 9.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 85.8 rainy days annually in Rockford, which is less rainy than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 32.6 inches in Rockford means that it is less snowy than most places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in Rockford with 8.7 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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