Power County, ID Climate

Power County, Idaho has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. In the winter, temperatures can drop into the single digits, reaching an average low of around 14 degrees in January. Summers are warm and dry, with average highs in July reaching around 86 degrees. The area receives an average of 8 inches of precipitation each year, most of which falls in the form of snow during the winter months. Although summers may be dry, increased humidity levels create cooler evenings throughout the season. Overall, Power County has mild weather that is ideal for outdoor activities year-round.

Power County, Idaho gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Power County averages 45 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 Power County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Power County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 15
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.7 Summer - 4.3 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Power County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Power, Idaho	United States
	13.3 in.	38.1 in.
	45.3 in.	27.8 in.
	84.1 days	106.2 days
	204 days	205 days
	87.2°	85.8°
	14.8°	21.7°
	6.7	7
	4.6	4.3
	5168 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 Power County with an average high temperature of 87.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Power County, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Power County are June, September and August.

In Power County, there are 25.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Power County with an average of 14.8°. This is colder than most places in Idaho.

In Power County, there are 179.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Idaho.

In Power County, there are 9.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Idaho.

Humidity is low in Power County, 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 Power County with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 31% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.3 inches in Power County means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

January is the rainiest month in Power County with 9.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 84.1 rainy days annually in Power County, which is less rainy 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 18% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 45.3 inches in Power County means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in Power County with 12.4 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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