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WEATHER FORECAST PROVIDED BY THE WEATHER CHANNEL
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CHUBBUCK CLIMATE OVERVIEW
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Chubbuck, located in the Portnuef River plain, has a high desert climate.
This climate is unique due to the broad
temperature fluctuations between summer and winter, as well as between day and night.
This variety is embraced by the citizens because each of the seasons offers multiple
unique and entertaining recreational opportunities. This climate has a little
bit of everything for everyone from the skier to the boater to the most avid outdoorsman or hunter.
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Precipitation
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Nestled in the semi-arid mountains of southern Idaho, Chubbuck averages about an inch of precipitation each month. Clear and sunny
days are the norm. Spring is the wettest season, averaging about 1.2 inches/month while summer is the driest at just 0.5 inches
per month. As you can imagine, inclement summer weather is almost unheard of in the Portneuf River plain.
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Winter Weather
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You can expect cold temperatures and a snow storm by late October, but the cold and snow don't stick until December. Temperatures hover
in the 20s to 30s with a handful of sub-zero days each year. Winters in Idaho offer any number of fun outdoor activities including skiing,
sledding and snowmobiling.
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Spring Weather
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March, April, and May can get a little wet and windy, but the rain storms are short, and temperatures are wonderful with afternoon highs in the 60s
and 70s. Keep a jacket handy for evening, though, as cool mountain air fills the valley each night.
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Summer Weather
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Summer enters quickly and is the perfect event season with evening temperatures in 70s and 80s and little chance of rain. Summer mornings are
exhilarating, characterized by refreshing mountain air—ideal for walking. You'll definitely want to keep your air conditioning running during the day,
however, as afternoon temperatures often reach the 90s with a few days hitting the 100s.
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Fall Weather
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The colorful fall season marks a quick decline in temperature with September's mid-70 highs becoming October's low-60 highs. Intermittent evening
snow begins, which generally melts during the day.
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