All Countries
Weather & Climate in Dietrich, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dietrich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 10.5 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 4,130 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,130 ft (1,259 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9128°N, 114.2663°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.0 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
62 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 14 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.9 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jan 1, 2021 | 15 km SSW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.9 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 37 km NE of Mountain Home, Idaho | M3.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 1996 | 10 km S of Clayton, Idaho | M3.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 1999 | 31 km E of Clayton, Idaho | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 20 km WSW of Clayton, Idaho | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 13 km SW of Clayton, Idaho | M3.3 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Mackay, Idaho | M3.3 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 37 km NW of Mackay, Idaho | M3.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 1995 | 31 km E of Clayton, Idaho | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 34 km ESE of Clayton, Idaho | M3.2 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2020 | 14 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1997 | 17 km ESE of Stanley, Idaho | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 23 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 30 km WSW of Mackay, Idaho | M3.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 16 km SW of Clayton, Idaho | M3.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2004 | 7 km SE of Stanley, Idaho | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Stanley, Idaho | M3.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 47 km NE of Owyhee, Nevada | M3.0 | 139 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 18, 1991 | EF2 | 59 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1990 | EF2 | 27 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1968 | EF2 | 38 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1990 | EF1 | 48 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1988 | EF1 | 29 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1988 | EF1 | 42 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1987 | EF1 | 24 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 1987 | EF1 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1986 | EF1 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1986 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1985 | EF1 | 36 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1985 | EF1 | 26 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1972 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1961 | EF1 | 68 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1961 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1957 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1956 | EF1 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | EF0 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 31 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 84 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 85 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LONG BUTTE (302,546 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | LONG BUTTE | 302,546 | 68 km |
| 1996 | COXS WELL | 219,424 | 100 km |
| 2006 | CRYSTAL | 218,581 | 93 km |
| 2005 | CLOVER | 199,023 | 84 km |
| 1996 | RICHFIELDS | 178,385 | 31 km |
| 2012 | KINYON ROAD | 171,409 | 82 km |
| 1992 | BLACK RIDGE | 147,833 | 41 km |
| 1999 | MULE BUTTE | 138,102 | 82 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER CREEK | 111,286 | 79 km |
| 2012 | FLAT TOP 2 | 102,340 | 33 km |
| 2020 | BADGER | 86,836 | 75 km |
| 2012 | CAVE CANYON | 84,780 | 69 km |
| 1990 | THORN CREEK | 70,365 | 37 km |
| 2018 | SHARPS | 63,895 | 71 km |
| 1985 | CROWS NEST | 62,780 | 98 km |
| 2006 | SAILOR CAP | 62,699 | 93 km |
| 1986 | BLUE BUTTE | 62,445 | 88 km |
| 2000 | FLATTOP | 56,792 | 96 km |
| 2017 | MAMMOTH CAVE | 50,391 | 28 km |
| 2007 | CASTLE ROCK | 48,430 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Dietrich has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").