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Weather & Climate in Acequia, ID

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

Acequia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.5 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 4,166 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,166 ft (1,270 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates42.6683°N, 113.5973°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyMinidoka County County
Nearest AirportJoslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.8"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (May) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience5.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 128 km 9 km
Jun 3, 2009 5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah M4.0 149 km 9 km
May 6, 2013 9 km NW of Grace, Idaho M3.9 145 km 5 km
Sep 24, 2019 5 km ENE of Howell, Utah M3.9 137 km 7 km
Jun 28, 1990 11 km NNE of Howell, Utah M3.8 131 km 6 km
Jan 20, 2020 7 km E of Bancroft, Idaho M3.7 147 km 5 km
Aug 30, 2000 9 km ENE of Snowville, Utah M3.6 110 km 7 km
Jul 3, 1993 7 km SSW of Malad City, Idaho M3.6 123 km 9 km
Nov 4, 1992 49 km SW of Snowville, Utah M3.6 125 km 13 km
Feb 1, 2008 6 km WNW of Riverside, Utah M3.5 148 km 9 km
Apr 24, 1998 10 km NE of Howell, Utah M3.5 137 km 11 km
Jan 24, 1990 14 km WSW of Howell, Utah M3.5 129 km 6 km
May 6, 2013 2 km NNE of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho M3.5 131 km 5 km
Apr 6, 2021 47 km SW of Howell, Utah M3.5 142 km 11 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Thatcher, Utah M3.4 146 km 4 km
Jun 18, 2004 16 km WNW of Mackay, Idaho M3.3 146 km 4 km
Feb 11, 1992 10 km NW of Grace, Idaho M3.2 145 km 5 km
Mar 25, 2021 9 km ESE of Bancroft, Idaho M3.2 149 km 10 km
Sep 23, 1993 7 km SSW of Malad City, Idaho M3.2 123 km 6 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NW of Riverside, Utah M3.2 147 km 4 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: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 18, 1991 EF2 8 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 17, 1990 EF2 64 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 73 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 11, 1968 EF2 25 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 99 km 14.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF1 80 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF1 96 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF1 69 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 18, 1987 EF1 89 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 24, 1986 EF1 48 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 8, 1985 EF1 65 km 0.2 mi 0
May 2, 1985 EF1 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 17, 1981 EF1 60 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF1 10 km 0.5 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 85 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1957 EF1 61 km 0.1 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 64 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 2, 2019 EF0 7 km 1.0 mi 0
May 7, 2019 EF0 71 km 1.5 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 — 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 39 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 84 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 84 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 131 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 70 km
2006 CRYSTAL 218,581 60 km
1996 RICHFIELDS 178,385 51 km
1992 BLACK RIDGE 147,833 50 km
1999 MULE BUTTE 138,102 50 km
2012 FLAT TOP 2 102,340 45 km
2020 BADGER 86,836 67 km
2012 CAVE CANYON 84,780 59 km
2000 COFFEE POINT 73,480 87 km
1990 THORN CREEK 70,365 95 km
2007 BLACK PINE 2 69,897 60 km
2000 FLATTOP 56,792 55 km
2000 WEST BASIN 56,396 95 km
2017 POWERLINE 54,378 81 km
2006 STONE 2 50,677 90 km
2017 MAMMOTH CAVE 50,391 73 km
2005 RUPERT 45,361 33 km
2007 RED BRIDGE 44,096 63 km
2016 LAIDLAW 40,551 57 km
2017 SHOESTRING 35,543 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Acequia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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