Benewah County Climate
Benewah County, Idaho
Avg Annual Temp
47.2°F
Annual Precip
29.8"
Annual Snowfall
56.0"
Extreme Heat Days
17.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Benewah County Weather
Colder and wetter than national medians
At 47.2°F, the county is cooler than the national median but features much higher annual precipitation at 29.8 inches. This creates the lush, forested landscape characteristic of the Idaho Panhandle.
Warmer and wetter than state averages
Benewah is slightly warmer than the state average of 46.5°F but receives nearly 13 inches more precipitation. This moisture fuels the region's dense timber and agricultural lands.
A moist northern climate profile
The county is significantly wetter than Southern Idaho counties like Ada or Bingham. It also receives a robust 56.0 inches of snow, far exceeding the state's drier southern valleys.
High humidity and snowy winters
Winters are relatively mild for the north, averaging 30.8°F, but very snowy. Summer heat is manageable, with only 18 days per year exceeding the 90°F mark.
Prepare for moisture and mud
Quality rain gear and boots are necessary to handle the nearly 30 inches of annual precipitation. With 56 inches of snow, residents should ensure their roofs are rated for significant winter loads.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.