Weather & Climate in Garden City, ID

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

Garden City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.4 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 2,601 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.8°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,601 ft (793 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density	3,060/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6683°N, 116.2944°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Ada County County
Nearest Airport	Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 57.4"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	92.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,307 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Mar 31, 2020	Stanley, Idaho	M6.5	129 km	12 km
Feb 26, 2024	10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho	M4.9	82 km	12 km
Apr 1, 2020	21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.8	116 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2020	27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.6	121 km	8 km
May 14, 2020	31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	120 km	13 km
Apr 1, 2020	23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	117 km	7 km
May 21, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	122 km	6 km
Jun 14, 2020	10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	120 km	8 km
Apr 11, 1995	20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M4.2	142 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2020	11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	123 km	10 km
Apr 11, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	118 km	10 km
Apr 21, 2020	29 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	122 km	10 km
Jul 10, 2020	18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	108 km	10 km
Apr 3, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	117 km	10 km
Apr 1, 2020	18 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	119 km	14 km
Jun 3, 2025	15 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	127 km	14 km
Oct 27, 1994	11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon	M4.0	139 km	10 km
Jun 3, 2025	17 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	127 km	10 km
Apr 3, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	118 km	15 km
May 31, 2020	16 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	109 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 30, 1997	EF1	78 km	3.0 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	84 km	5.5 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	64 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 19, 1991	EF1	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1990	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 26, 1984	EF1	13 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1984	EF1	22 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1983	EF1	59 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1974	EF1	66 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 1966	EF1	64 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1961	EF1	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1956	EF1	17 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 2023	EF0	82 km	5.0 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	15 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 2022	EF0	47 km	3.8 mi	0
May 27, 2019	EF0	94 km	0.5 mi	0
May 26, 2013	EF0	63 km	3.9 mi	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	32 km	—	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	38 km	—	0
Apr 6, 2003	EF0	24 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (111 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Jordan Craters	Volcanic field	1,473 m (4,833 ft)	-1250	111 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	166 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	60 km
1992	FOOTHILLS	228,631	50 km
2016	PIONEER	189,596	77 km
2024	PADDOCK	186,842	54 km
1994	IDAHO CITY COMPLEX (RABBIT CREEK)	150,456	77 km
2013	PONY COMPLEX	148,188	61 km
2012	TRINITY RIDGE	141,807	73 km
2013	ELK COMPLEX	129,565	69 km
2000	JACKSON	80,733	90 km
2006	CHERRY	56,773	47 km
2006	RATTLESNAKE COMPLEX	48,330	80 km
2013	OWYHEE	48,001	72 km
1989	SMOKEY CREEK	47,682	78 km
2002	TRIMBLY CREEK	43,085	64 km
1986	BISSELL CK	40,847	45 km
1986	VAN DUSEN	39,901	43 km
2022	WILLOW CREEK	38,585	95 km
2008	SOUTH BARKER WFU	36,091	94 km
2016	CHERRY ROAD	35,219	76 km
2000	TRAIL CREEK	33,548	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.8 in
March	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.5 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.2 in
December	29°F (-1°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Garden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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