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Weather & Climate in Conkling Park, ID

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

Conkling Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 2,656 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,656 ft (810 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates47.3998°N, 116.7703°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyBenewah County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 134 km 12 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 75 km 2 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 143 km 7 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 57 km 4 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 57 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 95 km 17 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 97 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 87 km 9 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 72 km 1 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 75 km 2 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 73 km 5 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 97 km 5 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 138 km 17 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 149 km 15 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 73 km 2 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 120 km 1 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 68 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 59 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 73 km 5 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 75 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 54 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 69 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 34 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 46 km 0.5 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 75 km 5.0 mi 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 72 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 50 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 59 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 98 km 1.9 mi 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 66 km 0.0 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 52 km 2.1 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 64 km 0.6 mi 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 66 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 77 km 0.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 128 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 105 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FORD CORKSCREW (16,179 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 93 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 87 km
2021 BEDROCK 11,998 96 km
2021 TUMBLEDOWN 11,269 98 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 80 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 74 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 99 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 69 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 77 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 66 km
2022 WAGNER ROAD 8,155 92 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 40 km
2015 CHICADEE 5,766 91 km
2017 CUB CREEK 5,683 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 98 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 61 km
2006 ULM PEAK 4,610 82 km
2023 RIDGE CREEK 4,608 52 km
2021 BENTON RIDGE 4,400 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Conkling Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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