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Weather & Climate in Ferdinand, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ferdinand experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.4 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 3,728 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,728 ft (1,136 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,011/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1519°N, 116.3900°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 28, 1991 | 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington | M4.3 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jul 14, 1992 | 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington | M4.1 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho | M3.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.8 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Dec 24, 1999 | 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho | M3.5 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 9 km E of McCall, Idaho | M3.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho | M3.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | southern Idaho | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho | M3.2 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon | M3.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.2 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2017 | 19 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon | M3.1 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Mar 30, 2004 | 11 km ESE of McCall, Idaho | M3.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 6 km N of Halfway, Oregon | M3.1 | 146 km | -1 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho | M3.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 1998 | 6 km N of Halfway, Oregon | M3.0 | 147 km | -1 km |
| Dec 12, 2013 | 9 km SE of McCall, Idaho | M3.0 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 21 km SE of Joseph, Oregon | M3.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 14 km ESE of McCall, Idaho | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 11, 1968 | EF2 | 81 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1962 | EF2 | 42 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1986 | EF1 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1973 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1969 | EF1 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2016 | EF0 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 3 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 5 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2007 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF0 | 54 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1991 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF0 | 33 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: DOUBLE CREEK (171,012 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | DOUBLE CREEK | 171,012 | 74 km |
| 2000 | MALONEY CREEK | 131,397 | 40 km |
| 2021 | SHOVEL CREEK | 109,829 | 35 km |
| 2007 | RATTLESNAKE | 102,523 | 91 km |
| 2015 | TEPEE SPRINGS | 94,878 | 95 km |
| 2021 | LICK CREEK | 80,376 | 79 km |
| 2015 | BUTTE CREEK | 79,418 | 96 km |
| 2007 | BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) | 79,114 | 85 km |
| 2012 | CACHE CREEK | 75,521 | 48 km |
| 2014 | BIG COUGAR | 65,397 | 39 km |
| 2007 | POE CABIN | 59,704 | 59 km |
| 1988 | TEEPEE BUTTE | 59,565 | 52 km |
| 2005 | SCHOOL | 51,701 | 96 km |
| 2012 | SHEEP | 50,769 | 67 km |
| 2007 | CHIMNEY COMPLEX | 50,646 | 39 km |
| 1996 | SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK) | 50,250 | 67 km |
| 2015 | KAMIAH GULCH | 48,459 | 31 km |
| 2012 | MCGUIRE COMPLEX | 47,257 | 91 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 45,449 | 38 km |
| 2021 | GREEN RIDGE | 44,604 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Ferdinand has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.1").