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Idaho Weather Forecast

Idaho weather: 40°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 40°F now🕔 2:33 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 2 million

7-day forecast for Idaho

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Oct 28☀️ Clear sky56° / 38°1%8 mph4
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast63° / 36°3%8 mph3
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light drizzle59° / 51°15% · 0,0 in6 mph3
Sat, Oct 31🌧️ Showers60° / 48°65% · 0,4 in13 mph3
Sun, Nov 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle49° / 40°73% · 0,1 in13 mph3
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast52° / 39°11%7 mph3
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast56° / 44°6%7 mph3

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌧️ 60° / 48°

Showers · 65% rain · wind 13 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌧️ 49° / 40°

Heavy drizzle · 73% rain · wind 13 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing7.9
Outdoors7.3
Beach day6.7
Swimming6.6
Hiking8.7
Running9.6
Cycling8.6
Camping8
Fishing7.7
Photography8.8
Stargazing9.9
Family time7.3
Driving9.6
Flying out9.6

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 40°F (5°C) with clear. Humidity is 64% and wind is 5 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 2:33 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 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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