Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sandpoint Exp Stn, ID Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 34.0"
- Annual precip
- 143d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sandpoint Exp Stn
Sandpoint Exp Stn, Idaho averages 46°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 34.0"
- annual precipitation · 62" snow
- 143 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
34.0"
Annual Snow
62.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.0"
Plus 62.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sandpoint Exp Stn) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Sandpoint Exp Stn area.
How Sandpoint Exp Stn compares to every U.S. city
Sandpoint Exp Stn'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 Sandpoint Exp Stn
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Sandpoint 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3" | 20.9" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 2.9" | 8.4" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6" | 6.5" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4" | 0.5" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.1 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7" | 6.4" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6" | 19.3" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.3"
Snow: 20.9"
15.8 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
Snow: 8.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
Snow: 6.5"
13.6 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
Snow: 0.5"
11.6 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 2.4"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 1.2"
5.5 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
4.7 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
November 4.7"
Snow: 6.4"
14.2 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
Snow: 19.3"
15.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
143 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,087
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
233
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Sandpoint Exp Stn's climate means for you
Sandpoint Exp Stn runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 143 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,087 heating and 233 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: Sandpoint Exp Stn, ID
Based on station USC00108137 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Sandpoint Exp Stn, Idaho averages 46°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Sandpoint Exp Stn averages 34.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 62.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 143 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 8 and the first fall freeze near September 28. Turning to energy use, 7,087 heating degree days and 233 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sandpoint Exp Stn scores 54/100 (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 December-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 Sandpoint Exp Stn, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sandpoint Exp Stn, Idaho is 46°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Sandpoint Exp Stn get? ▼
Sandpoint Exp Stn receives 34.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 62.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sandpoint Exp Stn? ▼
Sandpoint Exp Stn 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 Sandpoint Exp Stn? ▼
Sandpoint Exp Stn has approximately 143 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 8 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sandpoint Exp Stn? ▼
Sandpoint Exp Stn has 7,087 heating degree days and 233 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 Sandpoint Exp Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00108137 near Sandpoint Exp Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00108137. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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