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Idaho Weather Forecast

Idaho weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 55°F now🕔 4:48 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 2 million

Summary

Idaho is a state in United States. Idaho is a US state with its capital at Boise. It has a population of about 2 million. The capital is Boise.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Idaho with overcast. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 37°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Idaho is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.

The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 291 mi away. Nearby highlights include Palouse Falls State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Idaho today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Idaho right now

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55°F
Overcast · feels like 48°F
Humidity40%
Wind7 mph ESE
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure920 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 15 mi
Air quality16 · Good
Sunrise8:11 AM
Sunset6:45 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:48 PM, Oct 26 local time.

See the Idaho forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

9 PM☁️53°0%4 mph
10 PM☁️51°0%0 mph
11 PM☁️49°0%0 mph
12 AM☁️47°0%0 mph
1 AM☁️47°0%2 mph
2 AM☁️48°1%7 mph
3 AM☁️52°1%10 mph
4 AM☁️55°2%12 mph
5 AM☁️55°3%10 mph
6 AM🌙53°2%10 mph
7 AM☀️53°3%10 mph
8 AM☁️52°4%8 mph
9 AM⛅49°4%2 mph
10 AM⛅54°7%3 mph
11 AM☁️58°8%11 mph
12 PM☁️61°7%10 mph
1 PM☁️59°22%10 mph
2 PM☁️54°23%13 mph
3 PM☁️53°22%9 mph
4 PM☁️54°15%4 mph
5 PM☁️53°21%11 mph
6 PM☁️52°13%4 mph
7 PM🌙49°7%5 mph
8 PM☁️47°6%5 mph

16-day forecast for Idaho

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast64° / 37°0%10 mph4
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast61° / 43°23%13 mph3
Tue, Oct 27🌦️ Light drizzle54° / 42°6% · 0,0 in6 mph3
Wed, Oct 28⛅ Partly cloudy58° / 45°1%11 mph4
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast64° / 46°4%7 mph3
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast60° / 53°8%7 mph2
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 51°31% · 0,0 in8 mph2
Sun, Nov 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle52° / 43°36% · 0,2 in14 mph3
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast53° / 41°30%7 mph3
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Drizzle51° / 45°18% · 0,2 in7 mph1
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 51°19% · 0,1 in7 mph2
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Drizzle70° / 57°26% · 0,1 in13 mph2
Fri, Nov 6🌧️ Heavy drizzle58° / 54°32% · 0,3 in10 mph1
Sat, Nov 7🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 51°46% · 0,1 in9 mph3
Sun, Nov 8☁️ Overcast63° / 51°53%6 mph2
Mon, Nov 9🌧️ Showers58° / 48°26% · 0,5 in11 mph1

Climate in Idaho month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January39°25°2,0 in★★☆☆☆
February46°30°3,2 in★★☆☆☆
March56°35°2,0 in★★★☆☆
April62°39°2,0 in★★★★☆
May73°48°0,9 in★★★★★
June83°56°0,7 in★★★★★
July95°66°0,2 in★★★★★
August92°63°0,3 in★★★★★
September81°55°0,4 in★★★★★
October65°43°1,1 in★★★★☆
November51°34°1,6 in★★★☆☆
December44°30°3,0 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Idaho

16
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.51.8 µg/m³
PM102.4 µg/m³
Ozone55 µg/m³
NO₂5.3 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise8:11 AM
Sunset6:45 PM
Daylight10h 34m
Solar noon1:28 PM
Golden hour (am)8:11 AM - 9:11 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Blue hour (am)7:41 AM - 8:11 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 100%
Moonrise6:35 PM
Moonset9:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Idaho

Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

Weather by city in Idaho

1 cities mapped in this atlas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Idaho?

Idaho is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 43.615, -116.2023. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Idaho right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 40% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Idaho?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Idaho, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Idaho in?

Idaho observes America/Boise (UTC-06:00). The local time is 4:48 PM.

How many people live in Idaho?

Idaho has a population of approximately 2 million.

What is the nearest airport to Idaho?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 291 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Idaho?

Popular options include Palouse Falls State Park.

What places are in Idaho?

Idaho covers 1 places in this atlas, including Boise.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 26, 2026 at 4:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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