What is today's weather forecast for Riggins, ID?

Today's forecast for Riggins shows a low of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. A 50 percent chance of rain.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Riggins, ID?

The 7-day forecast for Riggins shows highs from 47 to 53 degrees and lows from 30 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Riggins, ID this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Riggins this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Riggins weather forecast?

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Riggins, ID Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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46°F
Feels Like 39°F

Humidity 83% Dew Point 41°F Wind SE 19 MPH Gusts 27 Barometer 29.51 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.9 mi. SW of central Riggins
at 2:08 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

50%

WedDec 17

50%

ThuDec 18

50%

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

50%

SunDec 21

50%

MonDec 22

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 47°F to 53°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 16°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 35°F with lows around 19°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A storm in the southwestern U.S. brought heavy rain and heavy snow to parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Charleston NV was blanketed with 12 inches of snow. Lake Havasu City AZ was drenched with 2.26 inches of rain.

Riggins, ID 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 2300 feet in the afternoon . Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 42 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 17 to 22 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A chance of rain. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Night: A chance of rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

About Riggins, ID

Riggins is a city in the western United States in Idaho County, Idaho. Nestled deep in a canyon at the confluence of the Salmon and Little Salmon rivers in west central Idaho, it is approximately 150 highway miles (240 km) north of Boise, and 120 highway miles (190 km) south-southeast of Lewiston. The elevation is 1,821 feet (555 m) above sea level, and its population was 372 at the 2020 census. U.S. Route 95, the only highway for the state connecting the Panhandle to the south, runs through Riggins as Main Street. Along this route, Riggins is the most northwestern town in the Mountain time zone; Pacific time begins just north of the city, across the Salmon River.

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