Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Parma Exp Stn, ID Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 10.0"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Parma Exp Stn
Parma Exp Stn, Idaho averages 52°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 10.0"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 165 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
10.0"
Annual Snow
11.5"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.0"
Plus 11.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Parma Exp Stn) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Parma Exp Stn area.
How Parma Exp Stn compares to every U.S. city
Parma Exp Stn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Parma Exp Stn
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Parma Exp Stn 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3" | 3.3" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8" | 1.8" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9" | 0.4" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 2.0 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.7 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 6.7 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 11.5 | 0.2 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0" | 1.2" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1" | 4.8" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.3"
Snow: 3.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 1.8"
6.7 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 0.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
5.7 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
2.2 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
2.1 days with precipitation
September 0.6"
2.7 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
5.5 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
Snow: 1.2"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 4.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,691
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
789
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Parma Exp Stn's climate means for you
Parma Exp Stn runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,691 heating and 789 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: Parma Exp Stn, ID
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Parma Exp Stn, Idaho as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00106844, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Parma Exp Stn averages 10.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 11.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 9. Turning to energy use, 5,691 heating degree days and 789 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Parma Exp Stn scores 44/100 (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 Parma Exp Stn, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Parma Exp Stn, Idaho is 52°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Parma Exp Stn get? ▼
Parma Exp Stn receives 10.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 11.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Parma Exp Stn? ▼
Parma Exp Stn has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Parma Exp Stn? ▼
Parma Exp Stn has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Parma Exp Stn? ▼
Parma Exp Stn has 5,691 heating degree days and 789 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 Parma Exp Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00106844 near Parma Exp Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00106844. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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