Franklin, Idaho has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 0.6 °C (low) to 15.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 445.3 Millimeters. Franklin is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.1 °C | 0.2 °C | 45.72 mm |
| February | -8.1 °C | 2.9 °C | 38.61 mm |
| March | -2.8 °C | 9.6 °C | 41.91 mm |
| April | 0.6 °C | 14.7 °C | 49.28 mm |
| May | 4.5 °C | 20.1 °C | 59.69 mm |
| June | 8 °C | 26.2 °C | 31.24 mm |
| July | 11.7 °C | 31.8 °C | 18.54 mm |
| August | 10.8 °C | 31.2 °C | 19.05 mm |
| September | 6.1 °C | 25.4 °C | 34.04 mm |
| October | 0.4 °C | 17.1 °C | 39.37 mm |
| November | -4.4 °C | 8.2 °C | 31.75 mm |
| December | -9.1 °C | 0.9 °C | 36.07 mm |
| Annual | 0.6 °C | 15.7 °C | 445.27 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |