Zip 83809 (Careywood, ID) Climate

83809 Careywood, ID enjoys a mild climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average high temperatures in the summer months range from 59 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit while the average lows range from 40 to 61 degrees. Winters are generally mild, with average highs between 33 and 52 degrees Fahrenheit and average lows between 12 and 27 degrees. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with occasional heavier rain events during the spring and fall months. Overall, Careywood has a pleasant climate that is well-suited for outdoor activities throughout most of the year.

Careywood (zip 83809), Idaho gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Careywood (zip 83809) averages 62 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Careywood (zip 83809). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Careywood (zip 83809) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 62 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 83809 zip code is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.9 Summer - 3.6 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 83809 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Careywood, Idaho	United States
	29.5 in.	38.1 in.
	61.6 in.	27.8 in.
	130.0 days	106.2 days
	174 days	205 days
	81.4°	85.8°
	22.2°	21.7°
	6.4	7
	3.1	4.3
	2667 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 the 83809 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Idaho. In the 83809 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 83809 zip code are August, July and June.

In the 83809 zip code, there are 9.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Idaho.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 83809 zip code with an average of 21.4°. This is warmer than most places in Idaho.

In the 83809 zip code, there are 162.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

In the 83809 zip code, there are 3.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.

Humidity is low in the 83809 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.

November is the wettest month in the 83809 zip code with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 1.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 33% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 29.5 inches in the 83809 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Idaho.

November is the rainiest month in the 83809 zip code with 15.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 130.0 rainy days annually in the 83809 zip code, 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 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 61.6 inches in the 83809 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in the 83809 zip code with 22.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Rosalie · Careywood, ID

A Little Piece Of Heaven On Earth

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Careywood for 33 years. I love it; peaceful, friendly people. Quiet, sometimes too quiet. Lots of wildlife, timber all around us, a creek in our yard. More

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