Zip 83858 (Rathdrum, ID) Climate

The climate in 83858 Rathdrum, ID is characterized by mild and pleasant temperatures throughout the year. The summers are typically warm and sunny, with temperatures rarely exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters bring cooler weather, but are still relatively mild compared to other areas of the country, with temperatures rarely dropping below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is moderate throughout the year, with an average of about 28 inches of precipitation annually. Overall, residents in 83858 Rathdrum can expect a pleasant climate all year round.

Rathdrum (zip 83858), Idaho gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Rathdrum (zip 83858) averages 41 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 Rathdrum (zip 83858). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rathdrum (zip 83858) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 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 23
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 83858 zip code is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

9.1 Summer - 4.1 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 83858 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Rathdrum, Idaho	United States
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	Unlock	106.2 days
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	81.5°	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 83858 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Idaho. In the 83858 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 83858 zip code are July, August and June.

In the 83858 zip code, there are 11.9 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 83858 zip code with an average of 22.7°. This is warmer than most places in Idaho.

In the 83858 zip code, there are 141.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.

In the 83858 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 83858 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 83858 zip code with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.0 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 25.6 inches in the 83858 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Idaho.

November is the rainiest month in the 83858 zip code with 14.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 115.9 rainy days annually in the 83858 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 40.7 inches in the 83858 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in the 83858 zip code with 14.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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