Winchester, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Nez Perce County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

300 Population 1,667/sq mi density

$43,125 Median Income $24,273 per capita

$198,400 Home Value $281,698 Zillow

$769 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

439 Violent Crime/100K 658 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$43,125 median income, 1.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$198,400 home value, $769/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

439 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Winchester 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	3,977 ft (1,212 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	1,667/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2408°N, 116.6241°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Nez Perce County County
Nearest Airport	Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 86.5"

Wettest Month (May) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

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

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 20, 2024.

Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	133 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	133 km
Nov 8, 1997	39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho	M3.8	93 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	39 km
May 30, 1996	3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	147 km
Dec 24, 1999	18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho	M3.5	132 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	133 km
Mar 8, 1994	32 km S of Wallace, Idaho	M3.4	118 km
Dec 15, 1991	6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington	M3.3	134 km
Nov 23, 2001	6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho	M3.2	141 km
Feb 10, 2013	29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho	M3.2	90 km
Jan 26, 1992	28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.2	137 km
Feb 9, 1996	2 km W of Mullan, Idaho	M3.2	149 km
Aug 14, 2017	19 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon	M3.1	141 km
Jul 21, 1998	6 km N of Halfway, Oregon	M3.1	150 km
Mar 12, 1999	17 km NW of Malden, Washington	M3.1	144 km
May 6, 2004	0 km W of Mullan, Idaho	M3.1	150 km
Mar 18, 1993	3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho	M3.1	145 km
May 23, 1999	19 km NE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.0	140 km
Jul 20, 1998	6 km N of Halfway, Oregon	M3.0	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	94 km	0
Jun 11, 1968	EF2	71 km	0
Mar 14, 1966	EF2	95 km	0
May 8, 1962	EF2	22 km	0
May 19, 1986	EF1	57 km	0
May 2, 1973	EF1	62 km	0
Jun 20, 1969	EF1	32 km	0
Jul 12, 2016	EF0	88 km	0
May 9, 2013	EF0	99 km	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	20 km	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	21 km	0
Jun 29, 2007	EF0	59 km	0
May 31, 1997	EF0	33 km	0
Jun 1, 1991	EF0	39 km	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	41 km	0
Sep 14, 1986	EF0	99 km	0
Apr 11, 1979	EF0	52 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DOUBLE CREEK (171,012 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	DOUBLE CREEK	171,012	81 km
2000	MALONEY CREEK	131,397	36 km
2006	COLUMBIA COMPLEX	118,865	91 km
2021	SHOVEL CREEK	109,829	28 km
2021	LICK CREEK	80,376	61 km
2015	BUTTE CREEK	79,418	80 km
2007	BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK)	79,114	92 km
2012	CACHE CREEK	75,521	43 km
2014	BIG COUGAR	65,397	32 km
2007	POE CABIN	59,704	70 km
1988	TEEPEE BUTTE	59,565	48 km
2005	SCHOOL	51,701	76 km
2012	SHEEP	50,769	82 km
2007	CHIMNEY COMPLEX	50,646	29 km
1996	SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK)	50,250	76 km
2015	KAMIAH GULCH	48,459	45 km
2017	POWERLINE	45,449	33 km
2021	GREEN RIDGE	44,604	79 km
2005	GRANITE COMPLEX	37,332	94 km
1986	JOSEPH/STARVATION	37,064	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.6 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	1.9 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in
April	42°F (5°C)	2.3 in
May	49°F (9°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
June	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in
July	64°F (18°C)	1.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.5 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.4 in	Coldest

Winchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 27°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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