Weather & Climate in Bliss, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bliss experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,281 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9243°N, 114.9475°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Gooding County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.4 / 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 | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
206 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jul 10, 2020 | 18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2021 | 15 km SSW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.9 | 129 km | 3 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 16 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 14 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.9 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 17 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2020 | 12 km WSW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2020 | 8 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 15 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 14 km W of Stanley, Idaho | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 15 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 11 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2021 | 1 km WSW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.5 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 37 km NE of Mountain Home, Idaho | M3.5 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 1996 | 10 km S of Clayton, Idaho | M3.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2020 | 12 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | southern Idaho | M3.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 15 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 19 km W of Stanley, Idaho | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 11 km W of Stanley, Idaho | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2020 | southern Idaho | M3.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
48 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 9, 1990 | EF2 | 44 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1968 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1990 | EF1 | 20 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1988 | EF1 | 16 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1988 | EF1 | 46 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1987 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1986 | EF1 | 28 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1986 | EF1 | 38 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1985 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1985 | EF1 | 30 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1961 | EF1 | 31 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1961 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1957 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1956 | EF1 | 12 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | EF0 | 29 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2023 | EF0 | 95 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2019 | EF0 | 68 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2016 | EF0 | 46 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2013 | EF0 | 81 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 56 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 130 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MURPHY COMPLEX (567,409 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | MURPHY COMPLEX | 567,409 | 90 km |
| 2010 | LONG BUTTE | 302,546 | 21 km |
| 1992 | FOOTHILLS | 228,631 | 90 km |
| 2005 | CLOVER | 199,023 | 39 km |
| 1996 | RICHFIELDS | 178,385 | 83 km |
| 2012 | KINYON ROAD | 171,409 | 40 km |
| 2013 | PONY COMPLEX | 148,188 | 77 km |
| 1992 | BLACK RIDGE | 147,833 | 94 km |
| 2012 | TRINITY RIDGE | 141,807 | 96 km |
| 2013 | ELK COMPLEX | 129,565 | 75 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER CREEK | 111,286 | 84 km |
| 2012 | FLAT TOP 2 | 102,340 | 87 km |
| 2020 | BADGER | 86,836 | 99 km |
| 2012 | CAVE CANYON | 84,780 | 98 km |
| 1995 | TUANA COMPLEX | 80,638 | 68 km |
| 1990 | THORN CREEK | 70,365 | 46 km |
| 2019 | POT HOLE | 67,826 | 53 km |
| 1987 | BROWNS CRK | 66,024 | 46 km |
| 2011 | BIG HILL | 65,416 | 81 km |
| 2018 | SHARPS | 63,895 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Bliss has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").