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Weather & Climate in Greenleaf, ID

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

Greenleaf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 2,418 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,418 ft (737 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,496/sq mi
Coordinates43.6726°N, 116.8214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyCanyon County County
Nearest AirportBoise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
74% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.5 / 100
Community Resilience42.4 / 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

361 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Feb 26, 2024 10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M4.9 98 km 12 km
Jul 10, 2020 18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M4.1 147 km 10 km
Oct 27, 1994 11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon M4.0 128 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2020 14 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.9 150 km 14 km
Apr 1, 2020 28 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M3.9 150 km 10 km
May 31, 2020 16 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.9 147 km 10 km
Oct 4, 2002 15 km W of Cascade, Idaho M3.8 104 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2020 17 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.8 146 km 10 km
Apr 6, 1995 11 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M3.7 100 km 5 km
Apr 8, 2020 15 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.7 148 km 10 km
Sep 14, 2000 4 km W of Smiths Ferry, Idaho M3.7 88 km 7 km
Mar 12, 2023 11 km S of Donnelly, Idaho M3.7 121 km 12 km
Apr 1, 2020 20 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho M3.6 147 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2020 15 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.6 148 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2020 23 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho M3.6 147 km 10 km
Apr 22, 2020 14 km W of Stanley, Idaho M3.6 150 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2020 southern Idaho M3.6 147 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2020 27 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho M3.6 148 km 10 km
Feb 5, 2021 24 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho M3.5 147 km 13 km
Mar 1, 2021 23 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho M3.5 149 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 44 km 3.0 mi 0
May 17, 1996 EF1 23 km 0.3 mi 0
May 17, 1996 EF1 65 km 5.5 mi 0
Jun 19, 1991 EF1 34 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1990 EF1 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 26, 1984 EF1 38 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 21, 1984 EF1 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1983 EF1 39 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1974 EF1 25 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF1 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 25, 1966 EF1 23 km 19.1 mi 0
Jul 9, 1956 EF1 26 km 0.1 mi 0
May 27, 2023 EF0 100 km 5.0 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 29 km 1.0 mi 0
May 27, 2022 EF0 29 km 3.8 mi 0
May 26, 2013 EF0 93 km 3.9 mi 0
Aug 25, 2004 EF0 25 km — 0
Aug 25, 2004 EF0 13 km — 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF0 23 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 29, 2002 EF0 28 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 (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jordan Craters Volcanic field 1,473 m (4,833 ft) -1250 78 km
Diamond Craters Volcanic field 1,435 m (4,708 ft) -5610 168 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 39 km
1992 FOOTHILLS 228,631 91 km
2024 PADDOCK 186,842 57 km
2013 PONY COMPLEX 148,188 100 km
2024 COW VALLEY 134,642 85 km
2024 HOLE IN THE GROUND 98,055 86 km
2000 JACKSON 80,733 61 km
1986 BOGUS CR 65,309 94 km
2006 CHERRY 56,773 58 km
1996 BOGUS CREEK 56,721 87 km
2015 BENDIRE COMPLEX 49,260 98 km
2013 OWYHEE 48,001 29 km
2020 INDIAN CREEK 46,275 91 km
2006 STAR MOUNTAIN 45,243 85 km
2002 TRIMBLY CREEK 43,085 29 km
1986 BISSELL CK 40,847 39 km
1986 VAN DUSEN 39,901 51 km
2022 WILLOW CREEK 38,585 65 km
2016 CHERRY ROAD 35,219 35 km
2002 MAHOGANY COMPLEX (ATKINS BUTTE) 33,472 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 44°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Greenleaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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