Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Mackay Lost Rvr RS, ID Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 9.9"
- Annual precip
- 111d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mackay Lost Rvr RS
Mackay Lost Rvr RS, Idaho averages 42°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 9.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 111 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
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
9.9"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mackay Lost Rvr RS) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Mackay Lost Rvr RS area.
How Mackay Lost Rvr RS compares to every U.S. city
Mackay Lost Rvr RS's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mackay Lost Rvr RS
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Mackay Lost Rvr RS 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2" | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4" | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8" | 3.5 | 0.1 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 1.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
June 1.4"
7.0 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
4.5 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
4.5 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
7.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
111 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,438
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
171
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Mackay Lost Rvr RS's climate means for you
Mackay Lost Rvr RS runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 111 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,438 heating and 171 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: Mackay Lost Rvr RS, ID
In Mackay Lost Rvr RS, Idaho, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 29°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00105462, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Mackay Lost Rvr RS averages 9.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 111 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 20. Turning to energy use, 8,438 heating degree days and 171 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mackay Lost Rvr RS scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 January-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 Mackay Lost Rvr RS, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mackay Lost Rvr RS, Idaho is 42°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Mackay Lost Rvr RS get? ▼
Mackay Lost Rvr RS receives 9.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mackay Lost Rvr RS? ▼
Mackay Lost Rvr RS has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mackay Lost Rvr RS? ▼
Mackay Lost Rvr RS has approximately 111 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 1 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mackay Lost Rvr RS? ▼
Mackay Lost Rvr RS has 8,438 heating degree days and 171 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 Mackay Lost Rvr RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00105462 near Mackay Lost Rvr RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00105462. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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