Benewah County Climate
Benewah County, Idaho
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
47.2°F
Annual Precip
29.8"
Annual Snowfall
56.0"
Extreme Heat Days
18
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
1,872
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
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7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Benewah County
Climate Verdict
Benewah County has a cool, averaging 47.2°F annually, moderate rainfall of 29.8 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 17.5 days above 90°F annually, moderate snowfall of 56.0 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 30.3°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 67.3°F. The 37°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change. December is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Benewah County closely matches the Idaho statewide average temperature of 46.5°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 12.8 inches more precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
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 sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.