Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Garden Valley, ID Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 26.6"
- Annual precip
- 101d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Garden Valley
Garden Valley, Idaho averages 47°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 26.6"
- annual precipitation · 69" snow
- 101 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
26.6"
Annual Snow
69.4"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.6"
Plus 69.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Garden Valley) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Garden Valley area.
How Garden Valley compares to every U.S. city
Garden Valley'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 Garden Valley
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Garden Valley, 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) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2" | 22.8" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 2.5" | 10.2" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9" | 3.5" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1" | 0.4" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 6.4 | 0.6 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 4.3 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.1 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 18.2 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7" | 0.3" | 17.8 | 0.2 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2" | 8.0" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0" | 24.2" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.2"
Snow: 22.8"
11.9 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
Snow: 10.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
March 2.9"
Snow: 3.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 2.1"
Snow: 0.4"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 1.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 1.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
2.7 days with precipitation
August 0.5"
2.4 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
4.0 days with precipitation
October 1.7"
Snow: 0.3"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
Snow: 8.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
Snow: 24.2"
12.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
101 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,913
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
292
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Garden Valley's climate means for you
Garden Valley runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 101 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,913 heating and 292 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: Garden Valley, ID
Based on station USC00103448 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Garden Valley, Idaho averages 47°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Garden Valley should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 26.6 inches, with 69.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 101 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 1 and the first fall freeze near September 10. And on the energy front, 6,913 heating degree days and 292 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Garden Valley scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Garden Valley, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Garden Valley, Idaho is 47°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Garden Valley get? ▼
Garden Valley receives 26.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 69.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Garden Valley? ▼
Garden Valley 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 Garden Valley? ▼
Garden Valley has approximately 101 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 1 and the first fall freeze around September 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Garden Valley? ▼
Garden Valley has 6,913 heating degree days and 292 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 Garden Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00103448 near Garden Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00103448. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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