Meridian has a temperate climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Temperatures peak in July and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and dry conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ❄️ | 46.5°F | 7.9°F | 27.2°F | 82% | 51 | 2.1 | 1.68 |
| February | 🌨️ | 55.5°F | 13.9°F | 34.7°F | 74% | 42 | 2.3 | 2.68 |
| March | 🌨️ | 67.1°F | 22.2°F | 44.7°F | 66% | 47 | 2.3 | 4.04 |
| April | 🌤️ | 78.2°F | 26.1°F | 52.2°F | 59% | 36 | 2.4 | 5.54 |
| May | ☀️ | 87.5°F | 31.8°F | 59.6°F | 53% | 40 | 2.3 | 6.67 |
| June | ☀️ | 96.3°F | 40.6°F | 68.4°F | 45% | 24 | 2.2 | 7.45 |
| July | 🌞 | 102.9°F | 51.3°F | 77.1°F | 33% | 8 | 2.1 | 7.65 |
| August | 🌞 | 101.5°F | 50.7°F | 76.1°F | 30% | 9 | 2.0 | 6.62 |
| September | ☀️ | 94.9°F | 39.2°F | 67.1°F | 35% | 16 | 2.0 | 5.21 |
| October | 🌤️ | 81.9°F | 27.6°F | 54.8°F | 48% | 28 | 2.0 | 3.51 |
| November | 🌨️ | 64.3°F | 19.2°F | 41.8°F | 66% | 47 | 2.1 | 2.02 |
| December | ❄️ | 48.3°F | 9.2°F | 28.8°F | 79% | 62 | 2.1 | 1.41 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Rainfall is spread across the year with no sharply defined wet season.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °F
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in July, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 82% in January · annual avg 56%
The warmest year in Meridian's recorded history was 2003 (avg: 55.9°F), while the coldest was 1982 (avg: 47.8°F).
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °F
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 31.6°F | 55.8°F | 79.9°F | 517 | 57% | 2.1 m/s |
2024 | 29.7°F | 54.3°F | 78.8°F | 548 | 56% | 2.2 m/s |
2023 | 30.0°F | 52.9°F | 75.7°F | 492 | 60% | 2.1 m/s |
2022 | 27.9°F | 52.9°F | 77.9°F | 453 | 56% | 2.1 m/s |
2021 | 30.7°F | 55.4°F | 79.9°F | 433 | 53% | 2.2 m/s |
2020 🔥 | 29.7°F | 55.2°F | 80.8°F | 471 | 54% | 2.2 m/s |
2019 | 28.2°F | 51.8°F | 75.4°F | 413 | 57% | 2.1 m/s |
2018 | 28.9°F | 53.1°F | 77.2°F | 396 | 56% | 2.2 m/s |
2017 🌧️ | 28.9°F | 52.0°F | 74.8°F | 613 | 60% | 2.1 m/s |
2016 | 29.1°F | 52.7°F | 76.1°F | 408 | 56% | 2.2 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), July is typically the hottest month in Meridian, Idaho, with average high temperatures around 102.9°F.
January is the coldest month in Meridian, with average low temperatures around 7.9°F.
December receives the most rainfall with approximately 62 mm, while July is the driest with 8 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 110.2°F in July 2002. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was -14.7°F in December 1990.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Meridian receives the most sunlight in July with an average solar radiation of 7.65 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Idaho.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
