Lewiston, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Nez Perce County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
34,471 Population 1,964/sq mi density
$71,047 Median Income $37,589 per capita
$290,900 Home Value $390,770 Zillow
$938 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
191 Violent Crime/100K 1,356 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,047 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$290,900 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lewiston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,273 ft (388 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density1,964/sq mi
Coordinates46.3931°N, 116.9935°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyNez Perce County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (May) 1.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median29.0
RatingGood
Good Days %75.4%
Unhealthy Days8

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience55.3 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 12, 2023.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 111 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 111 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 147 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 147 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 17 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 122 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 147 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 142 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 141 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 100 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 149 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 120 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 148 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 112 km
Feb 10, 2013 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho M3.2 117 km
Feb 9, 1996 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho M3.2 148 km
Apr 10, 2012 3 km WNW of Touchet, Washington M3.2 138 km
May 6, 2004 0 km W of Mullan, Idaho M3.1 150 km
Mar 12, 1999 17 km NW of Malden, Washington M3.1 116 km
Mar 18, 1993 3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho M3.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 63 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 15 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 78 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 44 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 38 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 19 km 0
Jul 12, 2016 EF0 99 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 53 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 54 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF0 100 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 81 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 4 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 17 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 18 km 0
Sep 14, 1986 EF0 77 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF0 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 52 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 67 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 43 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 38 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 64 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 55 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 45 km
2007 POE CABIN 59,704 95 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 60 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 49 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 39 km
1996 SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK) 50,250 98 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 74 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 50 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 56 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 65 km
2014 SOMERS 36,374 96 km
2000 EASTSIDE COMPLEX (DEEP CREEK) 31,969 77 km
2000 BURNT FLATS 24,808 93 km
2021 ELBOW CREEK 23,103 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Lewiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.5").

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