Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Murphy, ID Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 11.3"
- Annual precip
- 136d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Murphy
Murphy, Idaho averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 11.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 136 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
11.3"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Murphy) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Murphy area.
How Murphy compares to every U.S. city
Murphy'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 Murphy
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Murphy's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 4.4 | 0.3 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1" | 0.2 | 3.4 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 10.6 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6" | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.4" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
8.4 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 1.1"
7.2 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
3.0 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
2.8 days with precipitation
September 0.6"
3.8 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
10.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
136 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,473
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
457
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Murphy's climate means for you
Murphy runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,473 heating and 457 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: Murphy, ID
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Murphy, Idaho as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00004127, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Murphy should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 11.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 136 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 17 and the first fall freeze near September 30. And on the energy front, 6,473 heating degree days and 457 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Murphy 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 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 Murphy, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Murphy, Idaho is 48°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Murphy get? ▼
Murphy receives 11.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Murphy? ▼
Murphy 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 Murphy? ▼
Murphy has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Murphy? ▼
Murphy has 6,473 heating degree days and 457 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 Murphy climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00004127 near Murphy.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004127. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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