Pocatello, ID Climate

Pocatello, ID has a mild climate with relatively little temperature variation throughout the year. Summers tend to be hot and dry, while winters can get quite cold and snowy. The average temperature is around 53°F (12°C) in the summer and 29°F (-2°C) in the winter. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an annual average of 16 inches (407 mm). While snowfall is common during the winter months, it usually melts quickly due to warm temperatures and sunshine. The mountain range just north of Pocatello provides protection from strong winds and extreme weather conditions.

Pocatello, Idaho gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pocatello averages 49 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Pocatello. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pocatello gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 49 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Pocatello is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.8 Summer - 4.3 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Pocatello, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Pocatello with an average high temperature of 88.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Idaho. In Pocatello, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pocatello are June, September and August.

In Pocatello, there are 31.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Idaho.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pocatello with an average of 17.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

In Pocatello, there are 151.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

In Pocatello, there are 5.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

Humidity is very low in Pocatello, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

May is the wettest month in Pocatello with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 31% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.0 inches in Pocatello means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

December is the rainiest month in Pocatello with 11.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 97.2 rainy days annually in Pocatello, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 49.0 inches in Pocatello means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. December is the snowiest month in Pocatello with 12.2 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Lacy · Pocatello, ID

A few questions for senior relocating if possible

Over 3 years ago

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of More

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Tonya · Salt Lake City, UT

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Elizabeth · Scranton, PA

Looking For Info About Pocatello

Over 7 years ago

I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is More

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