Weather & Climate in Emmett, ID

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

Emmett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 2,377 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.5°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,377 ft (725 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density	2,731/sq mi
Coordinates	43.8692°N, 116.4913°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Canyon County County
Nearest Airport	Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.3"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 7.4"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	71.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.5 / 100
Community Resilience	42.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,312 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Mar 31, 2020	Stanley, Idaho	M6.5	128 km	12 km
Feb 26, 2024	10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho	M4.9	66 km	12 km
Apr 1, 2020	21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.8	117 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2020	27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.6	120 km	8 km
May 14, 2020	31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	119 km	13 km
Apr 1, 2020	23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	118 km	7 km
May 21, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	121 km	6 km
Jun 14, 2020	10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	124 km	8 km
Jun 9, 2020	11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	126 km	10 km
Apr 11, 1995	20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M4.2	132 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2020	29 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	121 km	10 km
Apr 11, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	119 km	10 km
Jul 10, 2020	18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	115 km	10 km
Jun 3, 2025	17 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	129 km	10 km
Oct 27, 1994	11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon	M4.0	113 km	10 km
Jun 3, 2025	15 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	129 km	14 km
Apr 3, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	119 km	10 km
Apr 1, 2020	18 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	121 km	14 km
Jul 10, 2020	14 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	118 km	14 km
May 31, 2020	16 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	115 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 30, 1997	EF1	56 km	3.0 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	48 km	0.3 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	57 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1991	EF1	1 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1990	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 26, 1984	EF1	35 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1984	EF1	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1983	EF1	33 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1974	EF1	50 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 1966	EF1	49 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1958	EF1	85 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1956	EF1	19 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	18 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 2022	EF0	55 km	3.8 mi	0
May 26, 2013	EF0	91 km	3.9 mi	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	22 km	—	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	14 km	—	0
Apr 6, 2003	EF0	33 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2002	EF0	9 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 7, 2002	EF0	1 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (112 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Jordan Craters	Volcanic field	1,473 m (4,833 ft)	-1250	112 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	189 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SODA (282,888 acres, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2015	SODA	282,888	68 km
1992	FOOTHILLS	228,631	74 km
2016	PIONEER	189,596	79 km
2024	PADDOCK	186,842	29 km
1994	IDAHO CITY COMPLEX (RABBIT CREEK)	150,456	87 km
2013	PONY COMPLEX	148,188	87 km
2012	TRINITY RIDGE	141,807	90 km
2024	COW VALLEY	134,642	95 km
2013	ELK COMPLEX	129,565	92 km
2000	JACKSON	80,733	64 km
2006	CHERRY	56,773	26 km
2006	RATTLESNAKE COMPLEX	48,330	73 km
2013	OWYHEE	48,001	62 km
1989	SMOKEY CREEK	47,682	81 km
2002	TRIMBLY CREEK	43,085	63 km
1986	BISSELL CK	40,847	18 km
1986	VAN DUSEN	39,901	19 km
2022	WILLOW CREEK	38,585	70 km
2016	CHERRY ROAD	35,219	68 km
2018	MESA	34,541	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.1 in
February	35°F (2°C)	1.7 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
May	56°F (14°C)	1.2 in
June	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.5 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.1 in	Coldest

Emmett has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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