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United States / Idaho / No Metro Area / Benewah County / Tensed / Zip Codes
Tensed, Idaho is known for its temperate climate. Summers are mild with temperatures rarely exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters are fairly cold with average highs in the low 30s and lows below freezing. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with an average of 20-25 inches of rain annually. Snowfall can be significant in the winter months, but usually does not exceed two feet. Despite this cold weather, it is still possible to enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and camping all year round due to Tensed's mild climate.

Tensed, Idaho gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Tensed averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 173 sunny days per year in Tensed. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Tensed gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Tensed is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.9 Summer - 4.4 Winter
July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Tensed, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateTensed, IdahoUnited States
  23.8 in.38.1 in.
  39.6 in.27.8 in.
  109.3 days106.2 days
  173 days205 days
  82.1°85.8°
  24.3°21.7°
  6.77
  3.24.3
  2562 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.

August is the hottest month for Tensed with an average high temperature of 83.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Idaho. In Tensed, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Tensed are July, September and August.
In Tensed, there are 14.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Idaho.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Tensed with an average of 22.3°. This is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Tensed, there are 146.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
In Tensed, there are 2.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.
Humidity is low in Tensed, 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.
November is the wettest month in Tensed with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 31% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.8 inches in Tensed means that it is wetter than most places in Idaho.
November is the rainiest month in Tensed with 13.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 109.3 rainy days annually in Tensed, which is rainier than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 39.6 inches in Tensed means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in Tensed with 13.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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