Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dworshak Fish Hatchery, ID Climate
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- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 26.1"
- Annual precip
- 183d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dworshak Fish Hatchery
Dworshak Fish Hatchery, Idaho averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 26.1"
- annual precipitation · 18" snow
- 183 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
26.1"
Annual Snow
17.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.1"
Plus 17.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dworshak Fish Hatchery) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dworshak Fish Hatchery area.
How Dworshak Fish Hatchery compares to every U.S. city
Dworshak Fish Hatchery's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dworshak Fish Hatchery
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Dworshak Fish Hatchery 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 6.3" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6" | 1.7" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7" | 0.7" | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 5.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.4 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.1 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 5.9 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2" | 0.7" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2" | 8.1" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.1"
Snow: 6.3"
16.5 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
Snow: 1.7"
14.2 days with precipitation
March 2.7"
Snow: 0.7"
15.4 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
13.9 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 1.9"
10.6 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
4.2 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
4.0 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 2.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
Snow: 0.7"
15.8 days with precipitation
December 3.2"
Snow: 8.1"
16.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
183 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,459
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
625
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Dworshak Fish Hatchery's climate means for you
Dworshak Fish Hatchery runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 183 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,459 heating and 625 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: Dworshak Fish Hatchery, ID
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Dworshak Fish Hatchery, Idaho as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00102845, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Dworshak Fish Hatchery averages 26.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 17.5 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 183 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 20 and the first fall freeze near October 20. As for energy demand, 5,459 heating degree days and 625 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dworshak Fish Hatchery scores 68/100 (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 December-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 Dworshak Fish Hatchery, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dworshak Fish Hatchery, Idaho is 52°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Dworshak Fish Hatchery get? ▼
Dworshak Fish Hatchery receives 26.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dworshak Fish Hatchery? ▼
Dworshak Fish Hatchery has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dworshak Fish Hatchery? ▼
Dworshak Fish Hatchery has approximately 183 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 20 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dworshak Fish Hatchery? ▼
Dworshak Fish Hatchery has 5,459 heating degree days and 625 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 Dworshak Fish Hatchery climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00102845 near Dworshak Fish Hatchery.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00102845. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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