Climate Insights for Elk City Airport

Pacific County, Idaho, United States

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
December
-8°C low
Wettest
February
134mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Elk City Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1149mm of precipitation falls per year. Elk City Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Elk City Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Elk City Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -7° Feb Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -7° Mar Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -4° Apr Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° May Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Jun Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 6° Jul Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 10° Aug Max: 26° Average: 17° Min: 9° Sep Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 5° Oct Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -1° Nov Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6° Dec Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Elk City Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 65mm Feb Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 86mm Mar Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 62mm Apr Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 57mm May Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 18mm Jun Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 4mm Oct Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 27mm Nov Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 51mm Dec Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 78mm
Precipitation
Snow

Elk City Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1149mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 134mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 41mm. That's 93mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Elk City Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 456cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 86cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Elk City Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

86 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Elk City Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Elk City Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 348mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 191mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Expect around 83cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 343mm across the season with a monthly average of 114mm. Expect around 229cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr
May
Jun 13°
Jul 18°
Aug 17°
Sep 12°
Oct
Nov -2°
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Elk City Airport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 43mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Elk City Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-7 °C
-1 °C
9 km/h
95 mm
65 cm
Feb
-7 °C
1 °C
11 km/h
134 mm
86 cm
Mar Current
-4 °C
5 °C
11 km/h
114 mm
62 cm
Apr
-2 °C
8 °C
12 km/h
123 mm
57 cm
May
1 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
112 mm
18 cm
Jun
6 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
106 mm
6 cm
Jul
10 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
41 mm
1 cm
Aug
9 °C
26 °C
12 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
66 mm
4 cm
Oct
-1 °C
12 °C
10 km/h
97 mm
27 cm
Nov
-6 °C
3 °C
10 km/h
103 mm
51 cm
Dec
-8 °C
-2 °C
10 km/h
114 mm
78 cm
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