Weather & Climate in Crouch, ID

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

Crouch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 69.4 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 3,124 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,124 ft (952 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	424/sq mi
Coordinates	44.1154°N, 115.9758°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Valley County County
Nearest Airport	Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 69.4"

Wettest Month (Jan) 3.27"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.0 / 100
Community Resilience	64.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,538 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Mar 31, 2020	Stanley, Idaho	M6.5	79 km	12 km
Feb 26, 2024	10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho	M4.9	32 km	12 km
Apr 13, 2014	15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho	M4.8	142 km	4 km
Apr 1, 2020	21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.8	68 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2020	27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.6	71 km	8 km
Apr 14, 2014	13 km NW of Challis, Idaho	M4.4	142 km	7 km
Apr 1, 2020	23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	69 km	7 km
May 14, 2020	31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	69 km	13 km
May 21, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	72 km	6 km
Feb 17, 1992	33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho	M4.3	105 km	5 km
Jan 28, 1995	33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho	M4.3	104 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2020	10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	76 km	8 km
Apr 11, 1995	20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M4.2	86 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2020	11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	78 km	10 km
Aug 13, 1998	3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho	M4.2	148 km	5 km
Jan 27, 2025	26 km NW of Clayton, Idaho	M4.2	109 km	9 km
Jul 10, 2020	18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	71 km	10 km
Apr 11, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	70 km	10 km
Feb 18, 1993	34 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	102 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2020	29 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	71 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 30, 1997	EF1	97 km	3.0 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	81 km	5.5 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 19, 1991	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1990	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 26, 1984	EF1	68 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1984	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1983	EF1	71 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1974	EF1	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 1966	EF1	96 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1958	EF1	57 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1956	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	60 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	62 km	—	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	71 km	—	0
Apr 6, 2003	EF0	76 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2002	EF0	57 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 7, 2002	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 13, 2001	EF0	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 15, 2000	EF0	76 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (161 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Jordan Craters	Volcanic field	1,473 m (4,833 ft)	-1250	161 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	167 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CASCADE COMPLEX (MONUMENTAL) (317,157 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	CASCADE COMPLEX (MONUMENTAL)	317,157	78 km
1992	FOOTHILLS	228,631	70 km
2012	HALSTEAD	190,156	88 km
2016	PIONEER	189,596	31 km
2024	PADDOCK	186,842	43 km
1994	IDAHO CITY COMPLEX (RABBIT CREEK)	150,456	50 km
2013	PONY COMPLEX	148,188	85 km
2012	TRINITY RIDGE	141,807	64 km
2013	ELK COMPLEX	129,565	81 km
2020	WOODHEAD	98,995	95 km
2021	BOUNDARY	97,995	83 km
2000	JACKSON	80,733	97 km
1987	DEADWOOD	57,051	61 km
2006	CHERRY	56,773	33 km
2000	SALMON CHALLIS WILDERNESS COMPLEX (LITTLE PISTOL)	53,790	94 km
2006	RATTLESNAKE COMPLEX	48,330	24 km
1989	SMOKEY CREEK	47,682	36 km
1986	BISSELL CK	40,847	53 km
2005	VALLEY ROAD	40,801	100 km
2022	ROSS FORK	40,690	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
February	29°F (-2°C)	2.3 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
May	51°F (10°C)	1.4 in
June	58°F (14°C)	1.5 in
July	68°F (20°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	0.8 in
September	56°F (14°C)	1.2 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
November	34°F (1°C)	2.9 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	3.2 in	Coldest

Crouch has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.6").

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