Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lava Hot Springs, ID Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 18.3"
- Annual precip
- 123d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lava Hot Springs
Lava Hot Springs, Idaho averages 45°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 18.3"
- annual precipitation
- 123 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
18.3"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lava Hot Springs) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lava Hot Springs area.
How Lava Hot Springs compares to every U.S. city
Lava Hot Springs'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 Lava Hot Springs
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lava Hot Springs 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3" | 5.8 | 0.2 |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3" | 0.7 | 2.4 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4" | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.7" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
10.5 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
10.2 days with precipitation
June 1.3"
7.2 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
5.0 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
6.3 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
5.8 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
7.8 days with precipitation
December 1.7"
11.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
123 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,555
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
300
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lava Hot Springs's climate means for you
Lava Hot Springs runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 123 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,555 heating and 300 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: Lava Hot Springs, ID
In Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00105143, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lava Hot Springs sees about 18.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 123 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 21 and the first fall freeze near September 21. On the energy side, 7,555 heating degree days and 300 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lava Hot Springs scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lava Hot Springs, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho is 45°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Lava Hot Springs get? ▼
Lava Hot Springs receives 18.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lava Hot Springs? ▼
Lava Hot Springs 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 Lava Hot Springs? ▼
Lava Hot Springs has approximately 123 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 21 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lava Hot Springs? ▼
Lava Hot Springs has 7,555 heating degree days and 300 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 Lava Hot Springs climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00105143 near Lava Hot Springs.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00105143. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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