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Weather & Climate in Hayden Lake, ID

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

Hayden Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°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 25.4 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 2,284 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,284 ft (696 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,477/sq mi
Coordinates47.7645°N, 116.7561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyKootenai County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 118 km 12 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 80 km 2 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 49 km 4 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 129 km 7 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 49 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 57 km 17 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 137 km 10 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 138 km 14 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 51 km 9 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 79 km 1 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 140 km 12 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 80 km 2 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 36 km 5 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 130 km 15 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 88 km 1 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 89 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 76 km 2 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 83 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 50 km 10 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 80 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

26 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 18 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 47 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 54 km 0.1 mi 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 46 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 60 km 0.5 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 58 km 5.0 mi 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 36 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 67 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 58 km 1.9 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 61 km 0.0 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 46 km 2.1 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 59 km 0.6 mi 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 66 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 61 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 96 km 0.0 mi 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 84 km 4.0 mi 0
May 21, 2004 EF0 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 137 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 120 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 136 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 137 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 96 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 137 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 106 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 137 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TOWER (24,779 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 TOWER 24,779 85 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 74 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 75 km
2015 SOUTH BOBTAIL 11,256 71 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 42 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 74 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 96 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 77 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 91 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 47 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 74 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 74 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 50 km
2017 CUB CREEK 5,683 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 79 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 47 km
2015 BERRAY MOUNTAIN 5,126 82 km
2018 ANGEL SPRINGS 4,718 95 km
2006 ULM PEAK 4,610 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest

Hayden Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.1").

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