Climate for Station: Oakley, Idaho, United States

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Oakley

Idaho, United States of America

2026-02-28 19:26

9.4°C

Feels 9.3°C

H: 16.3°C / L: 1.6°C

Precip: 0mm | Wind: 4.3 kph

▲ 8.6°C vs historical high

Partly cloudy

2026-03-01

H: 10.9°C

L: 0.9°C

Rain: 78%

Rainfall: 0.13mm

Wind: 12.2kph

▲ 2.6°C

2026-03-02

H: 5.4°C

L: 2.1°C

Rain: 89%

Rainfall: 65.37mm

Wind: 14.8kph

▼ 2.6°C

2026-03-03

H: 10.5°C

L: -0.4°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 13kph

▲ 2.8°C

2026-03-04

H: 10.1°C

L: 1.1°C

Rain: 78%

Rainfall: 6.95mm

Wind: 31.3kph

▲ 2.1°C

2026-03-05

H: 3.5°C

L: -1.6°C

Rain: 83%

Rainfall: 0.2mm

Wind: 29.9kph

▼ 5.0°C

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Climate Analysis & Overview

Oakley, Idaho, is experiencing subtle shifts in its climate profile, with a slight cooling trend in high temperatures over the long term, contrasted by a warming in lows. Recent data reveals a marginal change in precipitation distribution, suggesting a more even spread of rainfall events.

Subtle Cooling Amidst Warming Lows

Oakley, located in Cassia County, Idaho, sits within a semi-arid climate zone, characterised by hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. The all-time temperature trends reveal a slight cooling in high temperatures, with a fall of 0.04°C (0.07°F). This cooling contrasts with a warming trend in low temperatures, which have risen by 0.14°C (0.25°F). This divergence suggests a narrowing of the diurnal temperature range, possibly influenced by local geographical features such as the nearby Albion Mountains, which can modulate air flow and temperature variations.

Decadal Dynamics: A Different Picture

While the all-time data indicates cooling in highs, the last decade shows a warming trend, with highs increasing by 0.69°C (1.24°F) and lows by 0.70°C (1.26°F). This recent warming could be attributed to broader regional climate patterns, including increased greenhouse gas concentrations and changes in land use. Such trends align with the United States' climate goals of understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring.

Precipitation Patterns: A Marginal Shift

The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Oakley has seen a slight decrease from a baseline of 13.84 to a current value of 13.80. This marginal change indicates a more even distribution of precipitation events, suggesting that rainfall is becoming less concentrated in fewer, more intense events. This subtle shift could have implications for local agriculture and water resource management, as more evenly distributed rainfall can reduce the risk of flooding and improve soil moisture retention.

Record Extremes: A Tale of Contrasts

Oakley's climate extremes are marked by a record high of 42.2°C (108.0°F) and a record low of -32.2°C (-26.0°F). These extremes underscore the region's susceptibility to significant temperature fluctuations, driven by its semi-arid climate and elevation. Such variability can pose challenges for local communities, particularly in terms of energy demand and agricultural productivity.

Regional Implications and Future Monitoring

As Oakley navigates these climatic changes, the interplay between long-term cooling and recent warming trends will be crucial in shaping its future climate resilience. Understanding these dynamics is essential for local policymakers and stakeholders, especially in light of recent weather events that have tested the region's infrastructure and adaptive capacity. Continued observation and analysis will be vital for aligning local actions with broader regional climate objectives.

Station Statistics

10-Year Trend

High: +0.04 °C/decade

Low: +0.22 °C/decade

Rain: -0.33 mm/decade

25-Year Trend

High: +0.37 °C/decade

Low: +0.48 °C/decade

Rain: +0.08 mm/decade

50-Year Trend

High: +0.26 °C/decade

Low: +0.32 °C/decade

Rain: +0.04 mm/decade

All-Time Trend

High: -0.03 °C/decade

Low: +0.14 °C/decade

Rain: +0.01 mm/decade

Percentage Above-Average Days

Last 12 Months: 53.8%

This Year: 70.0%

Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️

Last 12 Months: 12.5

Historical Average: 15.7

Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️

High: 90^th percentile

Low: 97^th percentile

Rain: 22^nd percentile

Change in Variance ℹ️

High: -3.9%

Low: +3.1%

Intraday: -20.2%

Data Coverage

74.4%

First Year of Data

1893

Station Location

Historical Weather Records

	Max High	Avg High	Min High	Max Avg	Avg Avg	Min Avg	Max Low	Avg Low	Min Low	Max Precipitation	Avg Precipitation	Max Snow	Avg Snow
Record	42.2 °C	—	-18.3 °C	—	—	—	31.7 °C	—	-32.2 °C	41.9 mm	—	381.0 mm	—
January	17.8 °C	3.4 °C	-15.0 °C	—	—	—	7.8 °C	-7.1 °C	-31.7 °C	25.4 mm	0.7 mm	363.0 mm	5.7 mm
February	21.1 °C	6.0 °C	-17.8 °C	—	—	—	7.8 °C	-5.1 °C	-29.4 °C	30.5 mm	0.6 mm	203.0 mm	4.2 mm
March	25.6 °C	10.6 °C	-6.1 °C	—	—	—	12.8 °C	-2.3 °C	-18.9 °C	32.5 mm	0.8 mm	292.0 mm	3.2 mm
April	32.2 °C	15.5 °C	-1.1 °C	—	—	—	13.9 °C	0.7 °C	-16.7 °C	31.8 mm	1.0 mm	381.0 mm	1.9 mm
May	36.7 °C	20.2 °C	4.4 °C	—	—	—	20.0 °C	4.6 °C	-8.3 °C	39.9 mm	1.4 mm	254.0 mm	0.4 mm
June	40.0 °C	25.3 °C	6.1 °C	—	—	—	21.1 °C	8.5 °C	-4.4 °C	35.6 mm	1.0 mm	117.0 mm	0.0 mm
July	42.2 °C	30.4 °C	12.8 °C	—	—	—	24.4 °C	12.7 °C	-0.6 °C	31.8 mm	0.6 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
August	41.7 °C	29.7 °C	12.8 °C	—	—	—	31.7 °C	11.8 °C	-2.2 °C	39.4 mm	0.6 mm	0.0 mm	0.0 mm
September	38.3 °C	24.4 °C	5.0 °C	—	—	—	20.0 °C	7.1 °C	-8.3 °C	41.9 mm	0.7 mm	51.0 mm	0.0 mm
October	32.8 °C	17.9 °C	-3.3 °C	—	—	—	14.4 °C	2.3 °C	-13.9 °C	38.4 mm	0.7 mm	203.0 mm	0.6 mm
November	25.0 °C	9.7 °C	-12.2 °C	—	—	—	12.8 °C	-2.5 °C	-25.6 °C	30.5 mm	0.7 mm	191.0 mm	2.4 mm
December	22.8 °C	4.3 °C	-18.3 °C	—	—	—	8.9 °C	-6.3 °C	-32.2 °C	35.3 mm	0.6 mm	279.0 mm	4.8 mm