Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Boise Lucky Peak Dam, ID Climate
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- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 15.1"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Boise Lucky Peak Dam
Boise Lucky Peak Dam, Idaho averages 53°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 15.1"
- annual precipitation
- 175 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
15.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Boise Lucky Peak Dam) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Boise Lucky Peak Dam area.
How Boise Lucky Peak Dam compares to every U.S. city
Boise Lucky Peak Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Boise Lucky Peak Dam
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Boise Lucky Peak Dam's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2" | 22.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5" | 9.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9" | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 22.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.4 | 6.9 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0" | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.0"
February 1.2"
March 1.6"
April 1.5"
May 1.9"
June 1.1"
July 0.3"
August 0.3"
September 0.5"
October 1.0"
November 1.4"
December 2.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,360
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
926
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Boise Lucky Peak Dam's climate means for you
Boise Lucky Peak Dam runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,360 heating and 926 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Boise Lucky Peak Dam, ID
Based on station USC00101018 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Boise Lucky Peak Dam, Idaho averages 53°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Boise Lucky Peak Dam sees about 15.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 22. On the energy side, 5,360 heating degree days and 926 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Boise Lucky Peak Dam scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Boise Lucky Peak Dam, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Boise Lucky Peak Dam, Idaho is 53°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Boise Lucky Peak Dam get? ▼
Boise Lucky Peak Dam receives 15.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Boise Lucky Peak Dam? ▼
Boise Lucky Peak Dam has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Boise Lucky Peak Dam? ▼
Boise Lucky Peak Dam has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Boise Lucky Peak Dam? ▼
Boise Lucky Peak Dam has 5,360 heating degree days and 926 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Boise Lucky Peak Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00101018 near Boise Lucky Peak Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00101018. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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