Boise is many things. Urban and outdoorsy. Wild and relaxing. The Boise area is a great place to live, work and visit! Whether it’s the vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, the friendly people or the mild climate, Boise and the surrounding communities afford a quality of life second to none. Good jobs, affordable housing and a safe, clean and vibrant downtown all add up to a great place to live. Nestled in the Treasure Valley against the majestic foothills, Boise is part of a thriving metropolitan area of over 550,000 people. Boise is the largest metropolitan area in Idaho, and also the most remote metropolitan area in the United States, fostering a “unique sense of community.” Situated where the high desert meets the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, Boise is the gateway to exceptional recreational opportunities including: world famous white-water rafting, Nordic and Alpine skiing, snowboarding, hunting, fishing, backpacking and camping. Hiking, biking and fishing are popular activities right in the metro area, accessed by miles of greenbelt along the Boise River. The foothills provide trails for hikers and bikers of all abilities. Boise is the capital and most populous city in the state of Idaho, as well as the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, the population of Boise at the 2010 Census was 205,671, the 99th largest in the nation. Its estimated population in 2016 was 223,154. The Boise City-Nampa metropolitan area includes five counties with a combined population of 616,500, the most populous metropolitan area in Idaho. It contains the state’s three largest cities; Boise, Nampa, and Meridian. Boise is the third most populous metropolitan area in the United States’ Pacific Northwest region, behind Seattle, and Portland.
CLIMATE IN THE TREASURE VALLEY
The Treasure Valley (which includes the communities of Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell) has a semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. The Valley experiences hot and dry summers with highs reaching 100°F eight days in a typical year and 90°F on 51 days. Yet because of the aridity, average diurnal temperature variation exceeds 30°F in summer – a fancy way of saying it cools down at night/morning and daytime temps warm back up. Winters are moderately cold – not Minnesota cold – with a December average of 31°F, and lows falling to 0°F or below on around three nights per year. Snowfall averages 19 inches, but typically falls in bouts of 3 inches or less. Spring and fall are mild. Autumn is brief; spring is gradual. Precipitation is usually infrequent and light, especially so during the summer months. Extremes have ranged from −28°F on January 16, 1888 to 111°F, as recently as July 19, 1960; temperatures have reached −25°F and 110°F as recently as December 22, 1990 and July 1, 2013, respectively. The general climate in the Treasure Valley is relatively predictable and adds to the diverse interests represented in the region.
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Silvercreek Realty Group, 2419 W State St Boise ID 83702
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