Challis, ID weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Challis weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Challis.
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What is the weather usually like in Challis?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 6.9 inprecipitation per year · 176 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Challis: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHALLIS AP, ID US (USW00004114), adjusted for the elevation of Challis.
Challis weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Challis through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| December | 8:04 AM | 4:59 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Challis?
Challis has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 6.9 inches (176 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Challis is June to September. At 5,253 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Challis
What is the hottest month in Challis?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Challis?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Challis?
About 6.9 inches (176 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Challis?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Challis?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Challis have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Challis in November?
Highs average 40°F and lows 20°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Challis?
Around 7:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:11 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Challis weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Challis.
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