Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Elk City, ID Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 30.6"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Elk City
Elk City, Idaho averages 42°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 30.6"
- annual precipitation · 119" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
30.6"
Annual Snow
119.2"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.6"
Plus 119.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elk City) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Elk City area.
How Elk City compares to every U.S. city
Elk City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Elk City
MethodologyElk City's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4" | 29.2" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3" | 14.0" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8" | 19.0" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 10.2" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1" | 1.1" | 16.1 | 0.2 |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.1" | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 6.6 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 4.4 | 7.2 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 16.1 | 1.7 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6" | 1.9" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3" | 17.3" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8" | 26.4" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
Snow: 29.2"
16.7 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
Snow: 14.0"
12.7 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
Snow: 19.0"
15.2 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
Snow: 10.2"
16.0 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
Snow: 1.1"
14.8 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
Snow: 0.1"
15.6 days with precipitation
July 1.2"
7.4 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
6.3 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
Snow: 1.9"
12.4 days with precipitation
November 3.3"
Snow: 17.3"
15.0 days with precipitation
December 2.8"
Snow: 26.4"
15.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,358
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
69
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Elk City's climate means for you
Elk City runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 8,358 heating and 69 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: Elk City, ID
An annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 27°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Elk City, Idaho. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00102875 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Elk City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 30.6 inches, with 119.2 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 8,358 heating degree days and 69 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elk City scores 47/100 (Moderate), 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 December-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 Elk City, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Elk City, Idaho is 42°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Elk City get? ▼
Elk City receives 30.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 119.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elk City? ▼
Elk City has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Elk City? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Elk City.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elk City? ▼
Elk City has 8,358 heating degree days and 69 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 Elk City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00102875 near Elk City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00102875. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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