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Weather & Climate in Hailey, ID

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

Hailey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 102.0 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 5,316 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,316 ft (1,620 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density2,372/sq mi
Coordinates43.5127°N, 114.2995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyCamas County County
Nearest AirportJoslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 102.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.3 / 100
Community Resilience37.0 / 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

1,561 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Mar 31, 2020 Stanley, Idaho M6.5 124 km 12 km
Jan 3, 2015 9 km E of Challis, Idaho M5.0 112 km 9 km
Apr 1, 2020 21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho M4.8 114 km 10 km
Jun 7, 1994 18 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.8 112 km 5 km
Apr 13, 2014 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho M4.8 123 km 4 km
Jun 25, 2020 27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.6 121 km 8 km
May 4, 1992 20 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.6 114 km 10 km
Dec 28, 1991 southern Idaho M4.4 117 km 5 km
May 14, 2020 31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.4 124 km 13 km
Apr 1, 2020 23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.4 116 km 7 km
Apr 14, 2014 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho M4.4 121 km 7 km
May 21, 2020 26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.4 120 km 6 km
May 6, 1992 17 km E of Challis, Idaho M4.4 110 km 5 km
Feb 17, 1992 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 116 km 5 km
Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 85 km 7 km
Jan 28, 1995 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho M4.3 116 km 5 km
Mar 22, 1992 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho M4.3 120 km 5 km
Jun 14, 2020 10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.2 104 km 8 km
Jun 9, 2020 11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho M4.2 105 km 10 km
Aug 13, 1998 3 km ESE of Challis, Idaho M4.2 109 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 88 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 11, 1968 EF2 96 km 0.5 mi 0
May 21, 1992 EF1 77 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 10, 1990 EF1 93 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 70 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF1 45 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 18, 1987 EF1 62 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 10, 1986 EF1 100 km 2.0 mi 0
May 2, 1985 EF1 69 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 5, 1961 EF1 67 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 2, 1961 EF1 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 1956 EF1 79 km 0.1 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF0 100 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 21, 2018 EF0 76 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 2016 EF0 84 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 20, 2014 EF0 71 km 0.1 mi 0
May 8, 2013 EF0 80 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 4, 2006 EF0 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 4, 2006 EF0 53 km 0.5 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 (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 37 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 65 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 112 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RICHFIELDS (178,385 acres, 1996).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 RICHFIELDS 178,385 59 km
1992 BLACK RIDGE 147,833 61 km
2012 TRINITY RIDGE 141,807 91 km
1999 MULE BUTTE 138,102 98 km
2013 ELK COMPLEX 129,565 96 km
2013 BEAVER CREEK 111,286 20 km
2012 FLAT TOP 2 102,340 65 km
1990 THORN CREEK 70,365 40 km
2018 SHARPS 63,895 21 km
2017 MAMMOTH CAVE 50,391 41 km
2007 CASTLE ROCK 48,430 22 km
2005 RUPERT 45,361 89 km
2007 RED BRIDGE 44,096 75 km
2005 VALLEY ROAD 40,801 72 km
2022 ROSS FORK 40,690 60 km
2016 LAIDLAW 40,551 65 km
2011 BLAIR 40,086 86 km
2008 SOUTH BARKER WFU 36,091 69 km
2000 COFFEE POINT NORTH 35,980 99 km
2017 SHOESTRING 35,543 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.7 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
June 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
September 53°F (11°C) 1.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Hailey has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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