Weather & Climate in Arbon Valley, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arbon Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,550 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,550 ft (1,387 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8876°N, 112.5894°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Power County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pocatello Regional (PIH) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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
1,181 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Feb 3, 1994 | 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming | M5.8 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho | M5.3 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1994 | 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.7 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1994 | 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.5 | 98 km | 6 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah | M4.4 | 146 km | 7 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 | 93 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1990 | EF2 | 23 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1978 | EF2 | 82 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2018 | EF1 | 66 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2002 | EF1 | 97 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | EF1 | 26 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | EF1 | 55 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | EF1 | 64 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1999 | EF1 | 8 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | EF1 | 32 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1992 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1988 | EF1 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1986 | EF1 | 38 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 88 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1983 | EF1 | 34 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1981 | EF1 | 42 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1981 | EF1 | 100 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 1972 | EF1 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1972 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.5 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 | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 51 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 | 95 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 147 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 | 53 km |
| 2006 | CRYSTAL | 218,581 | 52 km |
| 1999 | MULE BUTTE | 138,102 | 58 km |
| 2010 | JEFFERSON | 108,542 | 88 km |
| 2019 | SHEEP | 107,233 | 83 km |
| 2000 | COFFEE POINT | 73,480 | 42 km |
| 2007 | BLACK PINE 2 | 69,897 | 89 km |
| 2000 | FLATTOP | 56,792 | 42 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 54,378 | 21 km |
| 2016 | HENRYS CREEK | 52,988 | 91 km |
| 2006 | STONE 2 | 50,677 | 85 km |
| 1999 | CEDAR BUTTE | 49,625 | 56 km |
| 2011 | T17 | 45,631 | 94 km |
| 2005 | RUPERT | 45,361 | 75 km |
| 1999 | INEEL FIRE | 43,547 | 90 km |
| 2016 | LAIDLAW | 40,551 | 91 km |
| 2000 | COFFEE POINT NORTH | 35,980 | 84 km |
| 2008 | NORTH MINIDOKA | 32,363 | 72 km |
| 2012 | SHALE BUTTE | 31,479 | 87 km |
| 2013 | STATE | 31,011 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Arbon Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.5").