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Weather & Climate in Hazelton, ID

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

Hazelton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°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 10.7 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 4,084 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,084 ft (1,245 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,470/sq mi
Coordinates42.5950°N, 114.1366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyJerome County County
Nearest AirportJoslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.9 / 100
Community Resilience3.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
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

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

Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 132 km 9 km
Aug 30, 2000 9 km ENE of Snowville, Utah M3.6 142 km 7 km
Nov 4, 1992 49 km SW of Snowville, Utah M3.6 140 km 13 km
Nov 4, 2002 37 km NE of Mountain Home, Idaho M3.5 139 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2000 64 km ESE of Owyhee, Nevada M3.3 150 km 0 km
Dec 17, 1992 30 km WSW of Mackay, Idaho M3.1 136 km 5 km
Jul 24, 1998 14 km NW of Snowville, Utah M3.1 123 km 8 km
Jul 22, 2010 47 km NE of Owyhee, Nevada M3.0 135 km 0 km
Aug 19, 1991 13 km W of Mackay, Idaho M3.0 150 km 5 km
Jan 1, 2014 23 km NE of Snowville, Utah M2.9 142 km 7 km
May 20, 2006 19 km SSW of Snowville, Utah M2.9 144 km 7 km
Jun 11, 2018 11 km ENE of Snowville, Utah M2.9 145 km 6 km
Feb 6, 2002 31 km N of Glenns Ferry, Idaho M2.8 114 km 5 km
Jan 19, 2016 15 km ENE of Snowville, Utah M2.8 147 km 2 km
Dec 15, 1999 33 km SSW of Snowville, Utah M2.8 148 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2011 30 km ENE of Sun Valley, Idaho M2.7 133 km 9 km
Nov 4, 1992 70 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M2.6 135 km 6 km
Jun 29, 2008 30 km NNE of Wells, Nevada M2.6 149 km 2 km
Apr 2, 2020 14 km NW of Fairfield, Idaho M2.6 114 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2003 55 km SSE of Oakley, Idaho M2.6 99 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 18, 1991 EF2 38 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 32 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 11, 1968 EF2 23 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 1990 EF1 59 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 67 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 30 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF1 58 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 24, 1986 EF1 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 24, 1986 EF1 56 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 8, 1985 EF1 20 km 0.2 mi 0
May 2, 1985 EF1 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF1 38 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 5, 1961 EF1 97 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1957 EF1 17 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 1956 EF1 64 km 0.1 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 76 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 2, 2019 EF0 48 km 1.0 mi 0
May 7, 2019 EF0 28 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 2016 EF0 31 km 1.5 mi 0
May 21, 2014 EF0 93 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1909 UTAH Earthquake 3.6 m — 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 68 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 81 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 105 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 170 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 78 km
2006 CRYSTAL 218,581 98 km
2005 CLOVER 199,023 89 km
1996 RICHFIELDS 178,385 53 km
2012 KINYON ROAD 171,409 85 km
2007 WINECUP COMPLEX (WEST FORK) 159,805 92 km
1992 BLACK RIDGE 147,833 61 km
1999 MULE BUTTE 138,102 87 km
2012 FLAT TOP 2 102,340 50 km
2020 BADGER 86,836 39 km
2012 CAVE CANYON 84,780 33 km
1990 THORN CREEK 70,365 73 km
2007 BLACK PINE 2 69,897 88 km
2007 HIGHWAY 93 COMPLEX (WEST BASIN) 63,143 82 km
2006 SAILOR CAP 62,699 96 km
1986 BLUE BUTTE 62,445 95 km
2007 MURPHY COMPLEX (SCOTT CREEK) 59,642 94 km
2000 FLATTOP 56,792 96 km
2000 WEST BASIN 56,396 69 km
2017 DRY GULCH 55,066 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Wettest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Hazelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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