Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 13.0"
- Annual precip
- 85d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Picabo
Picabo, Idaho averages 42°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 13.0"
- annual precipitation · 46" snow
- 85 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
58°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
13.0"
Annual Snow
45.6"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.0"
Plus 45.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Picabo) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Picabo area.
How Picabo compares to every U.S. city
Picabo's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% 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 Picabo
MethodologyZooming out from Picabo's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8" | 13.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1" | 8.5" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5" | 2.8" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 0.8" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 11.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 11.3 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 8.9 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 5.9 | 0.9 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 0.3" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.1" | 4.1" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8" | 15.2" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.8"
Snow: 13.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 8.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
Snow: 2.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 0.8"
6.6 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 0.9"
4.4 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.7 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
2.1 days with precipitation
September 0.6"
3.0 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 0.3"
4.7 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
Snow: 4.1"
5.4 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
Snow: 15.2"
7.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
85 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,380
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
185
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Picabo's climate means for you
Picabo runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 85 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,380 heating and 185 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: Picabo, ID
An annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 27°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Picabo, Idaho. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00107040 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. Picabo sees about 13.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 45.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 85 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 16 and the first fall freeze near September 9. On the energy side, 8,380 heating degree days and 185 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Picabo scores 39/100 (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 Picabo, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Picabo, Idaho is 42°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Picabo get? ▼
Picabo receives 13.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 45.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Picabo? ▼
Picabo has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Picabo? ▼
Picabo has approximately 85 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 16 and the first fall freeze around September 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Picabo? ▼
Picabo has 8,380 heating degree days and 185 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 Picabo climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00107040 near Picabo.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00107040. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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