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Weather & Climate in Elk River, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elk River 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 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 2,859 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,859 ft (871 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7830°N, 116.1811°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Latah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 17, 1994 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M4.1 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Nov 11, 2001 | 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington | M4.0 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Washington | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.8 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho | M3.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 82 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 78 km | 1 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho | M3.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 1996 | 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana | M3.4 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho | M3.4 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.4 | 85 km | 2 km |
| May 10, 2000 | Idaho-Montana border region | M3.3 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho | M3.3 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Nov 12, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington | M3.3 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho | M3.2 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.2 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2001 | 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington | M3.2 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho | M3.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 30, 1971 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1962 | EF2 | 64 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1986 | EF1 | 44 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1973 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1969 | EF1 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 75 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2007 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1991 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1987 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1986 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SHOVEL CREEK (109,829 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | SHOVEL CREEK | 109,829 | 97 km |
| 2007 | CHIMNEY COMPLEX | 50,646 | 97 km |
| 2015 | KAMIAH GULCH | 48,459 | 56 km |
| 2015 | FISHER | 20,757 | 55 km |
| 2014 | JOHNSON BAR | 15,170 | 88 km |
| 2015 | SLIDE | 13,509 | 98 km |
| 2021 | DECEITFUL | 12,750 | 95 km |
| 2021 | BEDROCK | 11,998 | 37 km |
| 2015 | LAWYER 2 | 11,378 | 62 km |
| 2021 | TUMBLEDOWN | 11,269 | 70 km |
| 2016 | SNAKE RIVER FIRE | 10,349 | 91 km |
| 2021 | SILCOTT | 8,864 | 90 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 8,547 | 95 km |
| 2003 | MILEPOST 59 | 8,361 | 56 km |
| 2015 | GILMORE GULCH | 8,074 | 92 km |
| 2015 | PETE FORKS | 7,841 | 65 km |
| 1986 | ROUND SPRINGS | 7,386 | 96 km |
| 2015 | SNOWY SUMMIT | 6,928 | 57 km |
| 2015 | WOODRAT | 6,513 | 75 km |
| 1997 | POW WAH KEE | 6,418 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
Elk River has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.1").