Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Payette, ID Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 11.3"
- Annual precip
- 184d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Payette
Payette, Idaho averages 53°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 11.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 184 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
11.3"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Payette) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Payette area.
How Payette compares to every U.S. city
Payette's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Payette
MethodologyPayette'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 | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3" | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 21.8 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 19.5 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8" | 0.3 | 4.6 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 7.8 | 0.2 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 19.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
8.5 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 1.3"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
5.0 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
2.0 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.6 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
2.1 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
4.6 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
9.0 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
184 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,203
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
925
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Payette's climate means for you
Payette runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 184 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,203 heating and 925 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: Payette, ID
An annual average temperature of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 41°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Payette, Idaho. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00106891 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Payette sees about 11.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 184 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 20. On the energy side, 5,203 heating degree days and 925 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Payette scores 58/100 (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 Payette, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Payette, Idaho is 53°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Payette get? ▼
Payette receives 11.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Payette? ▼
Payette has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Payette? ▼
Payette has approximately 184 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Payette? ▼
Payette has 5,203 heating degree days and 925 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 Payette climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00106891 near Payette.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00106891. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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