Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New Meadows RS, ID Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 24.5"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New Meadows RS
New Meadows RS, Idaho averages 41°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 24.5"
- precipitation, annual total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
24.5"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
24.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New Meadows RS) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the New Meadows RS area.
How New Meadows RS compares to every U.S. city
New Meadows RS's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for New Meadows RS
MethodologyNew Meadows RS'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1" | 5.6 | 1.0 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.9 | 10.1 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 2.9 | 9.2 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0" | 15.9 | 1.3 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.0" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.9"
February 2.0"
March 2.5"
April 2.0"
May 2.4"
June 2.1"
July 0.7"
August 0.6"
September 1.0"
October 1.8"
November 2.5"
December 4.0"
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
8,687
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
108
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What New Meadows RS's climate means for you
New Meadows RS runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 8,687 heating and 108 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: New Meadows RS, ID
New Meadows RS, Idaho runs an annual average of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 26°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00106388, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in New Meadows RS should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 24.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 8,687 heating degree days and 108 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, New Meadows RS scores 57/100 (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 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 New Meadows RS, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in New Meadows RS, Idaho is 41°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does New Meadows RS get? ▼
New Meadows RS receives 24.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New Meadows RS? ▼
New Meadows RS has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in New Meadows RS? ▼
Growing season data is not available for New Meadows RS.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New Meadows RS? ▼
New Meadows RS has 8,687 heating degree days and 108 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 New Meadows RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00106388 near New Meadows RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00106388. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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