Zip 83872 (Viola, ID) Climate

The climate in 83872 Viola, ID is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The summer months are usually dry, with temperatures reaching into the 80s and 90s during the day. Winter months tend to be colder, with temperatures usually dropping down into the 30s and 40s throughout the day. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, but is more frequent in spring and fall. Temperatures can vary greatly depending on elevation and proximity to larger bodies of water. Overall, 83872 Viola, ID has a mild climate that lends itself to enjoyable outdoor activities year round.

Viola (zip 83872), Idaho gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Viola (zip 83872) averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 169 sunny days per year in Viola (zip 83872). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Viola (zip 83872) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 83872 zip code is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.9 Summer - 4.3 Winter

July, August and September are the most pleasant months in the 83872 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Viola, Idaho	United States
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	82.1°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	6.7	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.

August is the hottest month for the 83872 zip code with an average high temperature of 83.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Idaho. In the 83872 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 83872 zip code are September, July and August.

In the 83872 zip code, there are 15.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 83872 zip code with an average of 23.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Idaho.

In the 83872 zip code, there are 134.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.

In the 83872 zip code, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.

Humidity is low in the 83872 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 83872 zip code with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 31% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.6 inches in the 83872 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Idaho.

November is the rainiest month in the 83872 zip code with 14.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 113.3 rainy days annually in the 83872 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 42.9 inches in the 83872 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in the 83872 zip code with 14.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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