Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bonners Ferry, ID Climate
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- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 21.1"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bonners Ferry
Bonners Ferry, Idaho averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 21.1"
- annual precipitation · 54" snow
- 157 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
21.1"
Annual Snow
53.8"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.1"
Plus 53.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bonners Ferry) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Bonners Ferry area.
How Bonners Ferry compares to every U.S. city
Bonners Ferry'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 Bonners Ferry
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Bonners Ferry, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6" | 15.0" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8" | 10.8" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0" | 3.7" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3" | 0.4" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 9.6 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.0 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7" | 0.2" | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5" | 6.4" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2" | 17.3" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.6"
Snow: 15.0"
12.9 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
Snow: 10.8"
8.5 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 3.7"
10.7 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 0.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
May 1.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 1.9"
10.2 days with precipitation
July 0.6"
5.6 days with precipitation
August 0.5"
4.3 days with precipitation
September 1.0"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 1.7"
Snow: 0.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
Snow: 6.4"
13.0 days with precipitation
December 3.2"
Snow: 17.3"
12.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,674
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
355
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Bonners Ferry's climate means for you
Bonners Ferry runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,674 heating and 355 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: Bonners Ferry, ID
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bonners Ferry, Idaho as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00101079, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Bonners Ferry averages 21.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 53.8 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 157 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 4. As for energy demand, 6,674 heating degree days and 355 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bonners Ferry scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bonners Ferry, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bonners Ferry, Idaho is 48°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Bonners Ferry get? ▼
Bonners Ferry receives 21.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 53.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bonners Ferry? ▼
Bonners Ferry 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 Bonners Ferry? ▼
Bonners Ferry has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bonners Ferry? ▼
Bonners Ferry has 6,674 heating degree days and 355 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 Bonners Ferry climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00101079 near Bonners Ferry.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00101079. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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