Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Soda Springs, ID Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 15.7"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Soda Springs
Soda Springs, Idaho averages 42°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 15.7"
- annual precipitation
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
15.7"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Soda Springs) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Soda Springs area.
How Soda Springs compares to every U.S. city
Soda Springs's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Soda Springs
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Soda Springs'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 | 32°F (0°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2" | 4.8 | 0.9 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 2.2 | 5.4 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8" | 12.7 | 0.2 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.4"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
June 1.2"
8.4 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
4.5 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
6.8 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 1.2"
11.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,396
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
180
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Soda Springs's climate means for you
Soda Springs runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 8,396 heating and 180 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: Soda Springs, ID
Soda Springs, Idaho runs an annual average of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 27°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00108535, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Soda Springs averages 15.7 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 8,396 heating degree days and 180 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Soda Springs scores 47/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Soda Springs, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Soda Springs, Idaho is 42°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Soda Springs get? ▼
Soda Springs receives 15.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Soda Springs? ▼
Soda Springs has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Soda Springs? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Soda Springs.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Soda Springs? ▼
Soda Springs has 8,396 heating degree days and 180 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 Soda Springs climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00108535 near Soda Springs.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00108535. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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