Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Prichard, ID Climate
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- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 44.3"
- Annual precip
- 97d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Prichard
Prichard, Idaho averages 44°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 44.3"
- annual precipitation
- 97 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
44.3"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Prichard) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Prichard area.
How Prichard compares to every U.S. city
Prichard'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 Prichard
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Prichard'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 | 33°F (0°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.0" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5" | 8.1 | 0.1 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2" | 1.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 8.5 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2" | 0.2 | 9.1 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7" | 6.2 | 2.1 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 6.3" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.6" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.9"
February 4.0"
March 4.8"
April 3.5"
May 3.5"
June 3.2"
July 1.1"
August 1.2"
September 1.7"
October 3.6"
November 6.3"
December 5.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
97 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,725
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
107
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Prichard's climate means for you
Prichard runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 97 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,725 heating and 107 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: Prichard, ID
In Prichard, Idaho, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00107357, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Prichard averages 44.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 97 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 31 and the first fall freeze near September 5. Turning to energy use, 7,725 heating degree days and 107 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Prichard scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Prichard, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Prichard, Idaho is 44°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Prichard get? ▼
Prichard receives 44.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Prichard? ▼
Prichard 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 Prichard? ▼
Prichard has approximately 97 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 31 and the first fall freeze around September 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Prichard? ▼
Prichard has 7,725 heating degree days and 107 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 Prichard climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00107357 near Prichard.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00107357. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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