Zip 83312 (Almo, ID) Climate

The climate in 83312 Almo, Idaho is predominantly dry and hot during the summer season, with temperatures reaching an average high of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter months, temperatures are much cooler with an average low of 28 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives very little precipitation throughout the year, averaging only about 9 inches annually with most falling during the spring months between March and May. With plenty of sunshine year-round, Almo makes for a great place to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking or camping any time of year.

Almo (zip 83312), Idaho gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Almo (zip 83312) averages 42 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 Almo (zip 83312). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Almo (zip 83312) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 14
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 83312 zip code is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.9 Summer - 4.7 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 83312 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Almo, Idaho	United States
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	86.8°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	6.9	Unlock
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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 the 83312 zip code with an average high temperature of 86.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In the 83312 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 83312 zip code are June, September and August.

In the 83312 zip code, there are 19.4 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 the 83312 zip code with an average of 14.4°. This is colder than most places in Idaho.

In the 83312 zip code, there are 176.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Idaho.

In the 83312 zip code, there are 5.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

Humidity is low in the 83312 zip code, 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 the 83312 zip code with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is September with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.9 inches in the 83312 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.

May is the rainiest month in the 83312 zip code with 9.6 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 4.6 rainy days. There are 81.6 rainy days annually in the 83312 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in the 83312 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in the 83312 zip code with 11.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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