Zip 83462 (Carmen, ID) Climate

Carmen, ID is a small town located in the southern part of the state and has a mild climate year-round. Summers are typically warm, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 90s while winters tend to be cold but rarely drop below freezing. The area experiences some precipitation throughout the year, usually in the form of rain or snow showers in higher elevations. Snowfall is light but still occurs on occasion during winter months. Overall, Carmen offers an enjoyable and comfortable climate for residents looking to escape extreme temperatures.

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The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 83462 zip code is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.7 Summer - 3.7 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 83462 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Carmen, Idaho	United States
	12.2 in.	38.1 in.
	46.9 in.	27.8 in.
	101.0 days	106.2 days
	160 days	205 days
	84.1°	85.8°
	10.1°	21.7°
	6.4	7
	4.1	4.3
	4259 ft.	2443 ft.

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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 83462 zip code with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Idaho. In the 83462 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 83462 zip code are June, August and September.

In the 83462 zip code, there are 12.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Idaho.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 83462 zip code with an average of 10.1°. This is colder than most places in Idaho.

In the 83462 zip code, there are 197.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Idaho.

In the 83462 zip code, there are 16.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Idaho.

Humidity is low in the 83462 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.

June is the wettest month in the 83462 zip code with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 32% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.2 inches in the 83462 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Idaho.

May is the rainiest month in the 83462 zip code with 11.3 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 5.8 rainy days. There are 101.0 rainy days annually in the 83462 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 46.9 inches in the 83462 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in the 83462 zip code with 13.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Robert · Carmen, ID

Stunning Hidden Gem

Over 4 years ago

This is a hidden gem. I moved here three months ago and feel like I died and went to heaven. The varieties of birds are amazing... about 400 varieties in this area More

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Laura · Carmen, ID

Wonderful place to live

Over 15 years ago

The Salmon/Carmen, Idaho lifestyle is ideal. Our weather is mild compared to the rest of the state. We have a comparatively safe environment all of the time. Our More

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