Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Coeur D'alene, ID Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 25.4"
- Annual precip
- 179d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Coeur D'alene
Coeur D'alene, Idaho averages 49°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 25.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 179 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
25.4"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
25.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Coeur D'alene) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Coeur D'alene area.
How Coeur D'alene compares to every U.S. city
Coeur D'alene'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 Coeur D'alene
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Coeur D'alene, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.2" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1" | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8" | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.5" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.2"
14.4 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
March 2.7"
12.6 days with precipitation
April 1.9"
11.3 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
June 2.2"
9.1 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
3.8 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
3.5 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
October 2.0"
11.1 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
14.8 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
13.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
179 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,317
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
437
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Coeur D'alene's climate means for you
Coeur D'alene runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 179 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,317 heating and 437 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: Coeur D'alene, ID
In Coeur D'alene, Idaho, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00101956, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Coeur D'alene averages 25.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 179 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 18. Turning to energy use, 6,317 heating degree days and 437 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Coeur D'alene scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Coeur D'alene, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Coeur D'alene, Idaho is 49°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Coeur D'alene get? ▼
Coeur D'alene receives 25.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Coeur D'alene? ▼
Coeur D'alene 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 Coeur D'alene? ▼
Coeur D'alene has approximately 179 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Coeur D'alene? ▼
Coeur D'alene has 6,317 heating degree days and 437 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 Coeur D'alene climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00101956 near Coeur D'alene.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00101956. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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