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Weather & Climate in Coolin, ID

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

Coolin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 73.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 2,527 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,527 ft (770 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates48.4760°N, 116.8440°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyBonner County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 73.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.9 / 100
Community Resilience33.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 133 km 12 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 127 km 8 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 137 km 2 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 145 km 7 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 97 km 4 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 97 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 43 km 17 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 135 km 5 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 144 km 14 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 52 km 9 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 138 km 1 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 137 km 2 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 60 km 5 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 75 km 1 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 114 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 96 km 10 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 136 km 15 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 133 km 2 km
Sep 16, 2002 1 km N of Happys Inn, Montana M3.3 133 km 8 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 97 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 70 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 33 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 94 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 90 km 1.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 86 km 5.0 mi 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 10 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 89 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 72 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 31 km 1.9 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 98 km 0.1 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 99 km 2.1 mi 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 5 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 1999 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 9, 1994 EF0 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 6, 1994 EF0 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 97 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 134 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 96 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 97 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 116 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 97 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 117 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 97 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RUSSELL MOUNTAIN (26,130 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 47 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 22 km
2017 WEST FORK 21,154 91 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 89 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 73 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 59 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 83 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 92 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 56 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 48 km
2018 DAVIS 7,103 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,096 72 km
2018 GOLD HILL 6,780 98 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 89 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 99 km
2015 GOAT ROCK COMPLEX 5,210 90 km
2018 BOYDS 5,196 98 km
1994 LIBBY COMPLEX (SCENERY) 5,160 83 km
2015 BERRAY MOUNTAIN 5,126 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest

Coolin has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.3").

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