Farragut State Park

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Farragut State Park Welcome Sign, Idaho
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Today’s Forecast:

🌤
83°F
Current Temperature
Station: ITDB4
Observed at: 3:45 pm
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: %
This Afternoon:Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight:Patchy smoke after 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday:Patchy smoke before 9am, then haze and areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  84 /100

Good for hiking. High near 83°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 84°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  88 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 83°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 84°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 83°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 49/100
Use Caution for paddling. High near 84°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

About Farragut State Park

Farragut State Park is an Idaho destination for a large four-season state park with lake access, camping, trails, and documented Nordic use.

Make the Most of a Farragut State Park Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Farragut State Park

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Check river flow, reservoir wind, cold-water conditions, waves, lightning, and verified local ice reports before water plans; no forecast alone proves that ice is safe.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildfire smoke, spring runoff, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Bayview
  • Buttonhook Bay
  • Bernard Peak
  • Athol
  • Cape Horn

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Farragut State Park day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Farragut State Park

🌤
83°F
Current Temperature
Station: ITDB4
Observed at: 3:45 pm
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: %
Sun ☀
83° 55°
0%
Mon 🌫
84° 55°
0%
Tue ☀
84° 55°
0%
Wed ☀
84° 55°
0%
Thu ☀
88° 57°
0%
Fri ☀
90° 58°
0%
Sat ☀
86° 55°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

83° Sun 84° Mon 84° Tue 84° Wed 88° Thu 90° Fri 86° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

55° Sun 55° Mon 55° Tue 55° Wed 57° Thu 58° Fri 55° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Sun 12 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed 20 Thu 20 Fri 20 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 26, 2026 4:32 pm CDT

Farragut State Park Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Farragut State Park can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access. Confirm grooming, avalanche information, ice conditions, and facility operations for the listed winter activities.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes usually open well before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but dry heat, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early snow at elevation. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra travel time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 45–49°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 45–90 inches, with greater totals in nearby mountains.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.