Weather & Climate in Albion, ID

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

Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 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 4,725 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.6°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,725 ft (1,440 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	789/sq mi
Coordinates	42.4098°N, 113.5804°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Cassia County County
Nearest Airport	Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 25.1"

Wettest Month (May) 1.65"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	43.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.4 / 100
Community Resilience	20.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

105 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	99 km	9 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	133 km	7 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	131 km	9 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	133 km	6 km
May 6, 2013	9 km NW of Grace, Idaho	M3.9	146 km	5 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	118 km	7 km
Jun 28, 1990	11 km NNE of Howell, Utah	M3.8	113 km	6 km
Aug 30, 2000	9 km ENE of Snowville, Utah	M3.6	92 km	7 km
Jul 3, 1993	7 km SSW of Malad City, Idaho	M3.6	110 km	9 km
Nov 4, 1992	49 km SW of Snowville, Utah	M3.6	98 km	13 km
Feb 1, 2008	6 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M3.5	131 km	9 km
Jul 13, 2012	2 km ESE of Trenton, Utah	M3.5	149 km	6 km
Apr 24, 1998	10 km NE of Howell, Utah	M3.5	119 km	11 km
Jan 24, 1990	14 km WSW of Howell, Utah	M3.5	107 km	6 km
May 6, 2013	2 km NNE of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho	M3.5	132 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2021	47 km SW of Howell, Utah	M3.5	116 km	11 km
Oct 3, 1997	19 km WSW of Corinne, Utah	M3.4	148 km	9 km
Jul 5, 1996	7 km WNW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.4	125 km	4 km
May 5, 2024	14 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.4	133 km	2 km
Sep 8, 2024	15 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.4	133 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 1991	EF2	25 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 17, 1990	EF2	74 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	82 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 11, 1968	EF2	42 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 20, 1999	EF1	93 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF1	97 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1988	EF1	80 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1987	EF1	93 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 24, 1986	EF1	61 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 8, 1985	EF1	69 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 17, 1981	EF1	61 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 7, 1972	EF1	36 km	0.5 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1957	EF1	60 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	35 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 2, 2019	EF0	23 km	1.0 mi	0
May 7, 2019	EF0	69 km	1.5 mi	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 30, 2016	EF0	80 km	1.5 mi	0
May 21, 2014	EF0	65 km	3.0 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	—	99 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (60 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	60 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	107 km
Craters of the Moon	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,005 m (6,578 ft)	-130	113 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	152 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	95 km
2006	CRYSTAL	218,581	85 km
1996	RICHFIELDS	178,385	77 km
2007	WINECUP COMPLEX (WEST FORK)	159,805	85 km
1992	BLACK RIDGE	147,833	78 km
1999	MULE BUTTE	138,102	75 km
2018	GOOSE CREEK	131,432	95 km
2012	FLAT TOP 2	102,340	71 km
2020	BADGER	86,836	52 km
2012	CAVE CANYON	84,780	45 km
2007	BLACK PINE 2	69,897	38 km
2007	HIGHWAY 93 COMPLEX (WEST BASIN)	63,143	93 km
2000	FLATTOP	56,792	76 km
2000	WEST BASIN	56,396	76 km
2017	DRY GULCH	55,066	93 km
2017	POWERLINE	54,378	86 km
2006	STONE 2	50,677	73 km
2017	MAMMOTH CAVE	50,391	97 km
2005	RUPERT	45,361	61 km
2007	RED BRIDGE	44,096	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	1.0 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	1.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
May	51°F (11°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
June	60°F (15°C)	1.5 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.9 in
September	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.8").

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