Weather & Climate in Horseshoe Bend, ID

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

Horseshoe Bend 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 2,675 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	2,675 ft (815 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	700/sq mi
Coordinates	43.9161°N, 116.1992°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Ada County County
Nearest Airport	Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 57.4"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

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

1,375 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Mar 31, 2020	Stanley, Idaho	M6.5	106 km	12 km
Feb 26, 2024	10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho	M4.9	53 km	12 km
Apr 1, 2020	21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.8	94 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2020	27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.6	97 km	8 km
Apr 1, 2020	23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	95 km	7 km
May 21, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	99 km	6 km
May 14, 2020	31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	96 km	13 km
Jan 28, 1995	33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho	M4.3	130 km	5 km
Feb 17, 1992	33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho	M4.3	131 km	5 km
Jun 14, 2020	10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	100 km	8 km
Jun 9, 2020	11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	102 km	10 km
Jan 27, 2025	26 km NW of Clayton, Idaho	M4.2	134 km	9 km
Apr 11, 1995	20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M4.2	114 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	96 km	10 km
Feb 18, 1993	34 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	128 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2020	18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	91 km	10 km
Apr 21, 2020	29 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	98 km	10 km
Apr 23, 1993	31 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	129 km	5 km
Jun 3, 2025	15 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	106 km	14 km
Jun 3, 2025	17 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	105 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

38 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	71 km	0.3 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	72 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1991	EF1	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1990	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 26, 1984	EF1	41 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1984	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1983	EF1	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1974	EF1	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 1966	EF1	73 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1961	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1958	EF1	76 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1956	EF1	34 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	32 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 2022	EF0	72 km	3.8 mi	0
May 26, 2013	EF0	85 km	3.9 mi	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	38 km	—	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	44 km	—	0
Apr 6, 2003	EF0	48 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2002	EF0	33 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 (133 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Jordan Craters	Volcanic field	1,473 m (4,833 ft)	-1250	133 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	170 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	85 km
1992	FOOTHILLS	228,631	59 km
2016	PIONEER	189,596	55 km
2024	PADDOCK	186,842	35 km
1994	IDAHO CITY COMPLEX (RABBIT CREEK)	150,456	63 km
2013	PONY COMPLEX	148,188	74 km
2012	TRINITY RIDGE	141,807	68 km
2013	ELK COMPLEX	129,565	75 km
2000	JACKSON	80,733	83 km
1987	DEADWOOD	57,051	89 km
2006	CHERRY	56,773	24 km
2006	RATTLESNAKE COMPLEX	48,330	53 km
2013	OWYHEE	48,001	85 km
1989	SMOKEY CREEK	47,682	57 km
2002	TRIMBLY CREEK	43,085	84 km
1986	BISSELL CK	40,847	35 km
1986	VAN DUSEN	39,901	24 km
2022	WILLOW CREEK	38,585	90 km
2008	SOUTH BARKER WFU	36,091	90 km
2016	CHERRY ROAD	35,219	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.3 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (21°C)	0.6 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.2 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.5 in	Coldest

Horseshoe Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.5").

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