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 $375,114 Zillow

$938 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

128 Violent Crime/100K 2,900 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$71,047 median income, 1.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$290,900 home value, $938/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

128 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lewiston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 86.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,273 ft (388 m)
Area	18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density	1,964/sq mi
Coordinates	46.3931°N, 116.9935°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Nez Perce County County
Nearest Airport	Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 86.5"

Wettest Month (May) 1.85"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	55.3 / 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	30°F (-1°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	1.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	1.4 in
July	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in	Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.0 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.3 in
November	40°F (5°C)	1.8 in
December	33°F (1°C)	1.6 in

Lewiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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