Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cabinet Gorge, ID Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 30.7"
- Annual precip
- 152d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cabinet Gorge
Cabinet Gorge, Idaho averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 30.7"
- annual precipitation
- 152 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
30.7"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cabinet Gorge) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Cabinet Gorge area.
How Cabinet Gorge compares to every U.S. city
Cabinet Gorge's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cabinet Gorge
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Cabinet Gorge captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 4.0 | 0.1 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1" | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.6" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.7"
15.1 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
12.0 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
14.5 days with precipitation
April 2.1"
13.4 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
11.5 days with precipitation
June 2.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
5.5 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
3.9 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
13.1 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
14.1 days with precipitation
December 3.6"
14.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
152 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,013
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
192
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cabinet Gorge's climate means for you
Cabinet Gorge runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 152 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,013 heating and 192 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: Cabinet Gorge, ID
Cabinet Gorge, Idaho runs an annual average of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 36°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00101363, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Cabinet Gorge should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 30.7 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 152 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 9 and the first fall freeze near October 8. And on the energy front, 7,013 heating degree days and 192 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cabinet Gorge scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cabinet Gorge, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cabinet Gorge, Idaho is 46°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Cabinet Gorge get? ▼
Cabinet Gorge receives 30.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cabinet Gorge? ▼
Cabinet Gorge has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cabinet Gorge? ▼
Cabinet Gorge has approximately 152 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 9 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cabinet Gorge? ▼
Cabinet Gorge has 7,013 heating degree days and 192 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 Cabinet Gorge climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00101363 near Cabinet Gorge.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00101363. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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