🇺🇸 Idaho Falls vs 🇵🇪 Lima

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Idaho Falls

overcast clouds

63°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 61°F

H 63°F / L 59°F

Humidity: 35%

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Lima

fog

79°F

Fog

Feels like 79°F

H 79°F / L 79°F

Humidity: 65%

Climate Overview

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Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls in eastern Idaho along the Snake River sits at 4,710 feet elevation with a true continental climate. Winters are significantly colder than Boise with temperatures regularly dropping below 0°F and substantial snowfall. The Snake River creates a riparian corridor through the city, and the city is in the Pacific Northwest volcanic zone with Craters of the Moon nearby.

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Lima

Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain

Best monthsDecember, January, February, March
AvoidJune, July, August (grey and gloomy)
Annual rainLess than 0.5 inches (12 mm) — one of the driest capitals on Earth

Lima has the world's most paradoxical coastal desert climate. Despite being a tropical latitude, it rarely gets rain due to the cold Humboldt Current offshore. Summers (December–April) are sunny and warm; winters (June–October) are blanketed in garúa — a thick grey mist with drizzle that rarely lifts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Idaho Falls🇵🇪 Lima
Summer

70–79°F

December–April

Winter

57–66°F

June–October

Idaho Falls vs Lima: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Idaho Falls or Lima have better weather?

Idaho Falls and Lima have very different climates. Idaho Falls in eastern Idaho along the Snake River sits at 4,710 feet elevation with a true continen Lima: Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Idaho Falls vs Lima?

Best time for Idaho Falls: spring and fall. Best time for Lima: December, January, February, March.

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