Climate Insights for Lapwai

The climate in Lapwai is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 763mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 101mm of rainfall. Lapwai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 157cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Lapwai vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Lapwai is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 763mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 101mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10mm. That's 92mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 157cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 45cm.

Lapwai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Lapwai, which began on June 21, 2026. Lapwai 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 August at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Lapwai is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lapwai 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.