Weather & Climate in Aberdeen, ID

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Aberdeen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 4,402 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.4°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,402 ft (1,342 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	2,348/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9441°N, 112.8384°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Power County County
Nearest Airport	Pocatello Regional (PIH) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.6"

75% below US avg

Snowfall 25.2"

Wettest Month (May) 1.26"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	16.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.1 / 100
Community Resilience	2.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very 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	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,067 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	118 km	1 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	118 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	124 km	10 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	123 km	8 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	118 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	116 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	121 km	10 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	121 km	10 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	119 km	6 km
Feb 3, 1994	2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	149 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	127 km	10 km
Feb 3, 1994	13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	141 km	5 km
Nov 10, 1992	32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho	M4.4	117 km	10 km
Feb 10, 1994	3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	147 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2017	13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	121 km	6 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	120 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	123 km	2 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	123 km	10 km
Jun 30, 2006	12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	123 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2021	10 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.2	123 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

72 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 1991	EF2	77 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 17, 1990	EF2	18 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1978	EF2	90 km	1.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 1968	EF2	91 km	0.5 mi	0
May 31, 2018	EF1	59 km	12.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	31 km	14.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	65 km	9.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	74 km	12.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1999	EF1	13 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF1	48 km	10.0 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF1	95 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 17, 1988	EF1	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 18, 1987	EF1	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 1986	EF1	24 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 18, 1983	EF1	54 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 17, 1981	EF1	41 km	0.8 mi	0
Jul 27, 1972	EF1	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1972	EF1	75 km	0.5 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	20 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 13, 1959	EF1	79 km	0.4 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1909	UTAH	Earthquake	3.6 m	—	128 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (32 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	32 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	69 km
Craters of the Moon	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,005 m (6,578 ft)	-130	75 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	126 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COXS WELL (219,424 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	COXS WELL	219,424	34 km
2006	CRYSTAL	218,581	32 km
1996	RICHFIELDS	178,385	90 km
1992	BLACK RIDGE	147,833	81 km
1999	MULE BUTTE	138,102	37 km
2010	JEFFERSON	108,542	85 km
2019	SHEEP	107,233	76 km
2012	FLAT TOP 2	102,340	86 km
2000	COFFEE POINT	73,480	31 km
2007	BLACK PINE 2	69,897	86 km
2000	FLATTOP	56,792	21 km
2017	POWERLINE	54,378	33 km
2006	STONE 2	50,677	90 km
1999	CEDAR BUTTE	49,625	47 km
2011	T17	45,631	87 km
2005	RUPERT	45,361	55 km
1999	INEEL FIRE	43,547	85 km
2016	LAIDLAW	40,551	70 km
2000	COFFEE POINT NORTH	35,980	70 km
2008	NORTH MINIDOKA	32,363	52 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
March	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
April	45°F (7°C)	0.9 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
July	69°F (21°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.6 in	Driest
September	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in

Aberdeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.6").

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