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Boise

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Updated Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Boise month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Boise are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 23–29°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and December the wettest (about 57 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January4.1-3.8516.3
February7.3-2.3507.3
March12.71.1469.1
April17.74.13310.9
May23.18.74112.2
June29.113.52313.4
July35.218.5213.9
August33.817.5512.9
September28.112.71211.1
October18.56.0279.2
November10.40.9367.1
December4.5-3.2575.7

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People and places shaping Boise

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Research updated Monday, October 19, 2026
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Past and future events in Boise

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1811

    In 1811, Wilson Hunt, employed as an agent in the fur trade under John Jacob Astor, organized and led the greater part of a group of about 60 men on an overland expedition to establish a fur trading outpost at the mouth of the Columbia River.

  2. Documented history · 1812

    The War of 1812 delayed use of the trade route, and the Boise Valley initially drew little attention while the rest of the Oregon Country came to be dominated by the British Hudson's Bay Company (HBC).

  3. Documented history · 1844

    The HBC was present at the fort until 1844, and afterward handed it over to the United States Army.

Current public leadership

  • Lauren McLean

    Wikidata currently records this person as Boise's head of government. Mayor of Boise, ID.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Boise has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Boise yet.

Local business and employers

  • Micron Technology

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Boise. American multinational corporation based in Boise, Idaho.

  • Albertsons

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Boise. American grocery chain.

  • Simplot

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Boise. American agriculture company.

  • Boise Cascade

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Boise. Pulp and paper products company.

  • Morrison-Knudsen

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Boise. American engineering company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Idaho PBS

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Boise. PBS member network in Idaho.

  • K31FD-D

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Boise. 3ABN television affiliate in Boise, Idaho, United States.

  • KBSE-LD

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Boise. HSN television affiliate in Boise, Idaho, United States.

  • KEVA-LD

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Boise. Television station in Boise, Idaho, United States.

  • KIWB-LD

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Boise. Television station in Idaho, United States.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Majestic Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in Boise. Former movie theater in Boise, Idaho, United States.

  • Midway Drive-In

    Wikidata places this site in Boise. Former drive-in movie theater in Boise, Idaho, United States.

  • Rio Theatre

    Wikidata places this site in Boise. Former movie theater in Boise, Idaho, United States.

  • Country Club Plaza Reel Theatres

    Wikidata places this site in Boise. Movie theater in Boise, Idaho, United States.

  • Edwards Boise Downtown Stadium 9

    Wikidata places this site in Boise. Movie theater in Boise, Idaho, United States.

  • The Flicks

    Wikidata places this site in Boise. Movie theater in Boise, Idaho, United States.

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01 · Overview

Boise, in brief

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02 · History

How Boise took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Boise

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Boise

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Boise

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Boise

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Boise

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08 · Questions

Questions about Boise

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boise

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01 · Q&A

Where is Boise located and what are its coordinates?

Boise is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 43.6135, -116.2035, with an elevation of 823 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Boise?

Boise has a recorded population of approximately 235,684 and observes the America/Boise time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Boise?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Boise include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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