Weather in January in Idaho
Thinking about venturing to Idaho this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Idaho in January?
Idaho is a region in the United States of America. January in Idaho generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. In January, it is winter.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Driggs at -2°C to cold in Lewiston at 6°C. At night it cools down to -1°C in Lewiston and -13°C in Driggs. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Salmon with an average of 11 mm to high snowfall in Wallace with 152 mm.Average sunshine
Boise enjoys a balanced 111 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in Idaho for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Idaho climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Idaho?
Boise
In January Boise generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coeur d'Alene
In January Coeur d'Alene generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Idaho Falls
In January Idaho Falls generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ketchum
In January Ketchum generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pocatello
In January Pocatello generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Idaho, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Idaho?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Idaho due to the typically poor weather in Boise.
On average, the best time to visit Idaho is in May, June, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Boise. On the other hand, the months of January, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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