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Bruneau, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Owyhee County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
36
Population
22/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
343
Violent Crime/100K
1,811 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
343 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bruneau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,505 ft (764 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8728°N, 115.7952°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Owyhee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 122 km |
| Jordan Craters | Volcanic field | 1,473 m (4,833 ft) | -1250 | 139 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Bruneau has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.2").