White Bird, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Lewis County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
51 Population 729/sq mi density
$131,300 Home Value $491,004 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
White Bird experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,582 ft (482 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates45.7627°N, 116.3004°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyLewis County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 38.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.44"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.8 / 100
Community Resilience3.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very 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

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2025.

Apr 11, 1995 20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho M4.2 128 km
Oct 27, 1994 11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon M4.0 119 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 97 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 87 km
Oct 4, 2002 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho M3.8 140 km
Mar 12, 2023 11 km S of Donnelly, Idaho M3.7 128 km
Dec 24, 1999 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.5 79 km
Apr 1, 2020 30 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho M3.5 139 km
Apr 6, 2002 9 km NW of Cascade, Idaho M3.5 133 km
Mar 17, 1995 5 km S of Cascade, Idaho M3.5 145 km
Apr 24, 2007 12 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho M3.5 146 km
Oct 4, 2002 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho M3.4 141 km
Oct 4, 2002 20 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho M3.4 144 km
Mar 10, 2001 18 km ESE of Donnelly, Idaho M3.4 125 km
Sep 26, 1995 9 km E of McCall, Idaho M3.4 99 km
Aug 27, 2000 16 km W of Richland, Oregon M3.3 141 km
Sep 26, 1995 southern Idaho M3.3 92 km
Jul 20, 1998 9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 115 km
Jun 16, 1992 10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 116 km
Oct 22, 1991 22 km E of Cascade, Idaho M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2006 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 80 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 12, 2016 EF0 65 km 0
May 9, 2013 EF0 88 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 42 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 48 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF0 98 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 21, 2006 EF0 85 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 90 km 0
Jul 22, 1992 EF0 85 km 0
Jul 22, 1992 EF0 68 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 97 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 100 km 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF0 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) (318,724 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) 318,724 87 km
2022 DOUBLE CREEK 171,012 39 km
1994 CORRAL CREEK-BLACKWELL COMPLEX 140,101 71 km
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 44 km
1994 PORPHYRY SOUTH 129,849 86 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 49 km
2007 RATTLESNAKE 102,523 60 km
2015 TEPEE SPRINGS 94,878 52 km
2017 HIGHLINE 93,699 100 km
2000 FLOSSIE COMPLEX 90,611 97 km
2007 BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) 79,114 47 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 49 km
2000 BURGDORF JUNCTION 67,284 66 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 50 km
2007 POE CABIN 59,704 20 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 48 km
2012 SHEEP 50,769 23 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 55 km
1996 SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK) 50,250 31 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest

White Bird has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.9").

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