Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,950 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed twelve-month patterns for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind

Salmon–Challis National Forest Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Atmospheric Data

Name: Salmon–Challis National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Examine the twelve-month climate profile for Salmon–Challis National Forest based on NASA POWER measurements collected from 1991 to 2020 at a representative elevation of 1949.55 meters. Monthly data provides longitudinal insight into average temperature ranges, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and seasonal daylight hours. The values reflect long-term statistical averages for a specific coordinate and should be viewed as regional environmental markers rather than current weather or park-wide forecasts.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term thermal range and average daily precipitation cycles across twelve months

Salmon–Challis National Forest Annual Climate and Monthly Temperature Normals

Average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures track a wide thermal progression through the calendar year across the representative coordinate. Average daily precipitation rates accompany these monthly temperature normals to establish the long-term climatological baseline for this protected area.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 2.8 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: June

Twelve-month climate

Analyze average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours across the calendar year.

Salmon–Challis National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Comparison

Examine twelve months of long-term climate normals for Salmon–Challis National Forest, capturing shifts in average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside daily precipitation rates. Comparing these monthly measurements across a representative coordinate reveals distinct shifts in atmospheric moisture, wind speed, and calculated daylight duration throughout the year.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-9.2 °C-25.8° to 0.4°	2 mm/day	98.3%	1.9 m/s	9 hours
February	-7.8 °C-23.7° to 1.7°	2 mm/day	96.3%	1.8 m/s	10.2 hours
March	-3.2 °C-17.6° to 9.7°	1.9 mm/day	86.4%	1.9 m/s	11.7 hours
April	1.2 °C-10.1° to 17°	2.1 mm/day	75.3%	1.9 m/s	13.3 hours
May	6.7 °C-5.5° to 22.1°	2.2 mm/day	70.3%	1.8 m/s	14.7 hours
June	11 °C-2.3° to 26.6°	2.3 mm/day	68.3%	1.7 m/s	15.4 hours
July	16.4 °C2.8° to 30.9°	0.9 mm/day	57.9%	1.6 m/s	15.1 hours
August	16.2 °C2.3° to 31.1°	0.8 mm/day	50.6%	1.6 m/s	13.9 hours
September	10.9 °C-3.7° to 28.2°	1.1 mm/day	53.9%	1.7 m/s	12.3 hours
October	3.3 °C-8.9° to 21.1°	1.5 mm/day	66.3%	1.8 m/s	10.7 hours
November	-3.6 °C-16.2° to 10.1°	2.1 mm/day	82.7%	1.9 m/s	9.3 hours
December	-8.7 °C-22.4° to 1.6°	2.2 mm/day	94.8%	1.9 m/s	8.6 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: -9.2 °C; July: 16.4 °C; Change from January to July: +25.6 °C
Precipitation: January: 2 mm/day; July: 0.9 mm/day; Change from January to July: -1.2 mm/day
Daylight: January: 9 hours; July: 15.1 hours; Change from January to July: +6.1 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparative monthly normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration across twelve records.

Salmon–Challis National Forest Monthly Climate Highlights: Warmest, Coolest, Wettest, and Driest Averages

Calculated monthly normals provide a direct baseline for comparing temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight across twelve distinct intervals. Long-term baseline averages outline comparative annual variations without recording individual weather extremes or local fluctuations.

Warmest month: July16.4 °C
Coolest month: January-9.2 °C
Wettest month: June2.3 mm/day
Driest month: August0.8 mm/day
Most humid month: January98.3%
Windiest month: December1.9 m/s
Longest daylight: June15.4 hours

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Compare Salmon–Challis National Forest Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas

Examine monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns alongside Salmon–Challis National Forest to evaluate atmospheric variation across protected areas. Standardized monthly metrics offer a structured framework for analyzing how different geographic settings establish distinct annual climate rhythms.