Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,678 m source elevationNASA POWER

Reviewing 1991 to 2020 climatology normals for temperature, precipitation, and daylight.

Payette National Forest Climate Profiles: Monthly Averages and Atmospheric Data

Name: Payette National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Annual climate rhythms for Payette National Forest are detailed through monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight hours. Derived from 1991 to 2020 NASA POWER measurements at a representative 1678 meter elevation, the dataset provides a consistent long-term atmospheric perspective. These normals distinguish seasonal expectations from current weather patterns, serving as a baseline for understanding the environmental conditions within this protected landscape in Idaho.

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Annual climate pattern

Long term monthly temperature ranges and average daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Payette National Forest Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns

Average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures track a clear thermal progression across the calendar year at a representative coordinate within Payette National Forest. Average daily precipitation rates accompany these monthly temperature norms based on historical climatology data spanning from 1991 to 2020.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 4.2 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: December

Twelve-month climate

Track long-term monthly temperature bounds, average precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours across the calendar year.

Payette National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Normals

Analyze average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates and humidity across twelve distinct monthly intervals. Compare these multi-year climate normals to evaluate seasonal variations in wind speed and calculated daylight at a representative elevation coordinate.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-7 °C-21.7° to 0.6°	3.1 mm/day	96.8%	2.3 m/s	9 hours
February	-5.8 °C-20.1° to 1.5°	2.8 mm/day	95.4%	2.2 m/s	10.2 hours
March	-2.2 °C-16° to 8.8°	2.9 mm/day	88.6%	2.1 m/s	11.7 hours
April	2.5 °C-9° to 17.7°	2.4 mm/day	75.9%	2.1 m/s	13.3 hours
May	8 °C-4.3° to 22.9°	2.3 mm/day	69.8%	1.9 m/s	14.7 hours
June	12.1 °C-1.1° to 27°	1.8 mm/day	66.8%	1.8 m/s	15.4 hours
July	17.6 °C3.7° to 31.4°	0.6 mm/day	56.2%	1.8 m/s	15 hours
August	17.3 °C3.4° to 31.3°	0.5 mm/day	50%	1.9 m/s	13.8 hours
September	12.4 °C-2.1° to 28.5°	0.9 mm/day	53.4%	1.9 m/s	12.3 hours
October	4.9 °C-7° to 21.6°	1.7 mm/day	65.5%	2 m/s	10.7 hours
November	-2.2 °C-15° to 10.7°	2.9 mm/day	83.4%	2.2 m/s	9.3 hours
December	-6.9 °C-20.9° to 1.8°	3.7 mm/day	95%	2.3 m/s	8.7 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: -7 °C; July: 17.6 °C; Change from January to July: +24.5 °C
Precipitation: January: 3.1 mm/day; July: 0.6 mm/day; Change from January to July: -2.5 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9 hours; July: 15 hours; Change from January to July: +6 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparative analysis of long term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.

Payette National Forest Monthly Climate Highlights: Warmest, Coolest, Wettest, and Driest Averages

Calculated monthly climate highlights for Payette National Forest identify the comparative peaks and lows across twelve stored climatology normals without referencing individual weather extremes. Stored data points summarize baseline patterns for temperature, daily precipitation rates, and daylight duration derived from one representative coordinate.

Warmest month: July17.6 °C
Coolest month: January-7 °C
Wettest month: December3.7 mm/day
Driest month: August0.5 mm/day
Most humid month: January96.8%
Windiest month: December2.3 m/s
Longest daylight: June15.4 hours

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Compare Payette National Forest Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas

Examine long term temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight records to analyze atmospheric variation across different protected landscapes. Standardized monthly metrics provide a clear comparative baseline for studying distinct geographic settings without assuming uniform weather conditions.