The magnetic compass was first invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese Han Dynasty (since about 206 BC), and later adopted for navigation by the Song Dynasty Chinese during the 11th century. The first usage of a compass recorded in Western Europe and Persia occurred around the early 13th century.
The highest monthly average temperature in Athol for July is 71 degrees. The lowest monthly average temperature in Athol for December is 26 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Athol occurs in January with 1.7 inches. The air quality index in Athol is 21% better than the national average. The pollution index in Athol is 91% better than the national average.
CLIMATE OVERVIEW : Athol, Idaho, gets 26 inches of rain per year. The US average is 39. Snowfall is 45 inches. The average US city gets 26 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 72. On average, there are 177 sunny days per year in Athol, Idaho. The July high is around 80 degrees. The January low is 23. Sperling's comfort index for Athol is a 67 out of 100, where a higher score indicates a more comfortable year-around climate. The US average for the comfort index is 54. Our index is based on the total number of days annually within the comfort range of 70-80 degrees, and we also applied a penalty for days of excessive humidity.