Weather & Climate in Gannett, ID

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

Gannett has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.6 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 4,903 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	42.4°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,903 ft (1,494 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	133/sq mi
Coordinates	43.3521°N, 114.1677°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Camas County County
Nearest Airport	Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 45.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.05"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	6.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.3 / 100
Community Resilience	37.0 / 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
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

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

Earthquake History

1,403 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Mar 31, 2020	Stanley, Idaho	M6.5	145 km	12 km
Jan 3, 2015	9 km E of Challis, Idaho	M5.0	129 km	9 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	135 km	10 km
Jun 7, 1994	18 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.8	128 km	5 km
May 4, 1992	20 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.6	130 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2020	27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.6	142 km	8 km
Apr 1, 2020	23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	136 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2014	13 km NW of Challis, Idaho	M4.4	139 km	7 km
May 6, 1992	17 km E of Challis, Idaho	M4.4	126 km	5 km
May 14, 2020	31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	145 km	13 km
Dec 28, 1991	southern Idaho	M4.4	134 km	5 km
May 21, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	140 km	6 km
Jan 28, 1995	33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho	M4.3	137 km	5 km
Mar 22, 1992	11 km NE of Challis, Idaho	M4.3	137 km	5 km
Jun 8, 2025	24 km E of Clayton, Idaho	M4.3	102 km	7 km
Feb 17, 1992	33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho	M4.3	136 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2020	11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	125 km	10 km
Jun 14, 2020	10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	125 km	8 km
Aug 13, 1998	3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho	M4.2	127 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 1991	EF2	91 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	74 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 11, 1968	EF2	76 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1992	EF1	74 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 10, 1990	EF1	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 20, 1988	EF1	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1988	EF1	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1987	EF1	26 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 18, 1987	EF1	53 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 10, 1986	EF1	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1986	EF1	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 8, 1985	EF1	85 km	0.2 mi	0
May 2, 1985	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1972	EF1	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 5, 1961	EF1	70 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1961	EF1	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1957	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1956	EF1	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 2019	EF0	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 2018	EF0	79 km	5.1 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 (24 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	24 km
Craters of the Moon	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,005 m (6,578 ft)	-130	55 km
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	93 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	140 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	99 km
1996	COXS WELL	219,424	89 km
2006	CRYSTAL	218,581	86 km
1996	RICHFIELDS	178,385	39 km
1992	BLACK RIDGE	147,833	41 km
1999	MULE BUTTE	138,102	80 km
2013	BEAVER CREEK	111,286	39 km
2012	FLAT TOP 2	102,340	45 km
1990	THORN CREEK	70,365	33 km
2018	SHARPS	63,895	22 km
2000	FLATTOP	56,792	97 km
2017	MAMMOTH CAVE	50,391	22 km
2007	CASTLE ROCK	48,430	42 km
2005	RUPERT	45,361	69 km
2007	RED BRIDGE	44,096	59 km
2005	VALLEY ROAD	40,801	93 km
2022	ROSS FORK	40,690	80 km
2016	LAIDLAW	40,551	47 km
2011	BLAIR	40,086	87 km
2008	SOUTH BARKER WFU	36,091	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	1.6 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.5 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.0 in
May	49°F (10°C)	1.4 in
June	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in
July	67°F (19°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	0.7 in
September	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	1.7 in
December	21°F (-6°C)	2.1 in	Wettest

Gannett has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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