Zip 83228 (Clifton, ID) Climate

The climate in 83228 Clifton, ID is generally mild with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures during the summer months range from the mid-50s to the upper 80s, while winter temperatures range from the low 20s to the high 30s. It experiences moderate rainfall throughout the year, with a peak during the summer months and typically dry conditions in the winter. Snowfall can occur as early as November and persist until April. Sunshine is abundant throughout most of the year due to its proximity to southern Idaho's desert climate.

Clifton (zip 83228), Idaho gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Clifton (zip 83228) averages 52 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Clifton (zip 83228). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Clifton (zip 83228) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 93 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 52 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 83228 zip code is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.6 Summer - 4.4 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 83228 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Clifton, Idaho	United States
	17.1 in.	38.1 in.
	52.3 in.	27.8 in.
	93.4 days	106.2 days
	205 days	205 days
	88.5°	85.8°
	13.5°	21.7°
	6.7	7
	4.8	4.3
	4793 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 83228 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In the 83228 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 83228 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 83228 zip code, there are 29.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 83228 zip code with an average of 13.5°. This is colder than most places in Idaho.

In the 83228 zip code, there are 173.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Idaho.

In the 83228 zip code, there are 9.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Idaho.

Humidity is low in the 83228 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.

May is the wettest month in the 83228 zip code with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 32% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.1 inches in the 83228 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

May is the rainiest month in the 83228 zip code with 10.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 93.4 rainy days annually in the 83228 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 52.3 inches in the 83228 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in the 83228 zip code with 13.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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