Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huetter 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 2,144 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average
31°F (-0°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
276 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
2,144 ft (653 m)
Area
0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density
4,380/sq mi
Coordinates
47.7035°N, 116.8508°W
Timezone
America/Boise
County
Kootenai County County
Nearest Airport
Spokane International (GEG) 32 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall25.4"
33% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec)3.46"
Driest Month (Jul)1.02"
Air Quality
AQI Median
33.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
23.4 / 100
Community Resilience
46.6 / 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
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.7.
Dec 22, 1998
Idaho-Montana border region
M4.7
127 km
12 km
Aug 17, 1994
1 km E of Mullan, Idaho
M4.1
85 km
2 km
Nov 11, 2001
3 km NE of Spokane, Washington
M4.0
41 km
4 km
Jan 20, 1998
15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana
M4.0
137 km
7 km
Jun 25, 2001
Washington
M3.9
41 km
10 km
Apr 24, 2015
8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho
M3.9
66 km
17 km
Jun 28, 1998
3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho
M3.8
130 km
10 km
Aug 19, 1999
12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana
M3.7
147 km
14 km
Apr 24, 2015
12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho
M3.7
60 km
9 km
May 30, 1996
3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho
M3.6
83 km
1 km
Oct 26, 1999
23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana
M3.6
148 km
12 km
Mar 14, 1997
1 km E of Mullan, Idaho
M3.6
84 km
2 km
Jan 20, 2000
21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho
M3.5
46 km
5 km
May 14, 2014
5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana
M3.4
139 km
15 km
Dec 15, 2012
19 km S of Troy, Montana
M3.4
98 km
1 km
Mar 8, 1994
32 km S of Wallace, Idaho
M3.4
90 km
5 km
Jun 28, 1997
3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho
M3.4
81 km
2 km
Nov 2, 1996
4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana
M3.4
91 km
5 km
Jun 25, 2001
2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington
M3.4
42 km
10 km
May 10, 2000
Idaho-Montana border region
M3.3
84 km
2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
29 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 31, 1997
EF2
27 km
5.0 mi
0
Apr 9, 1991
EF2
53 km
1.0 mi
0
Jul 17, 1978
EF2
57 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 30, 1971
EF2
95 km
0.5 mi
0
May 6, 1957
EF2
36 km
1.5 mi
0
Jun 15, 1954
EF2
50 km
0.5 mi
0
May 6, 2009
EF1
97 km
3.4 mi
0
May 31, 1997
EF1
53 km
5.0 mi
0
May 29, 1994
EF1
94 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 12, 1984
EF1
28 km
1.0 mi
0
Oct 17, 1983
EF1
58 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 22, 1981
EF1
53 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 19, 1978
EF1
66 km
1.9 mi
0
Jun 29, 1970
EF1
64 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 18, 2024
EF0
53 km
0.0 mi
0
May 6, 2022
EF0
51 km
0.6 mi
0
May 6, 2022
EF0
38 km
2.1 mi
0
Aug 9, 2016
EF0
58 km
0.2 mi
0
Jul 22, 2016
EF0
53 km
0.2 mi
0
Oct 5, 2011
EF0
86 km
0.0 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
—
136 km
1949
COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA
Meteorological
19.8 m
—
114 km
2024
COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA
Meteorological
14.3 m
—
136 km
1944
COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA
Meteorological
9.1 m
—
136 km
2009
COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA
Meteorological
9.0 m
—
89 km
1953
COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA
Meteorological
4.8 m
—
136 km
2009
COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA
Meteorological
3.6 m
—
100 km
1953
COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA
Meteorological
—
—
136 km
1952
COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA
Meteorological
—
—
136 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
89 km
2021
FORD CORKSCREW
16,179
70 km
2021
DECEITFUL
12,750
67 km
1991
UNNAMED
12,401
69 km
2015
SOUTH BOBTAIL
11,256
78 km
2023
OREGON
10,957
42 km
2023
GRAY
10,096
65 km
2016
CAYUSE MTN
9,744
90 km
2015
NAPOLEON 1
9,727
87 km
2014
WATERMELON HILL
9,321
81 km
2015
LOWER FLAT
9,034
55 km
2018
COUGAR
8,708
83 km
2021
TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX
7,117
84 km
2016
SPOKANE COMPLEX
6,839
40 km
2017
CUB CREEK
5,683
95 km
1991
UNNAMED
5,297
75 km
2015
NORTH GRIZZLY
5,286
54 km
2015
BERRAY MOUNTAIN
5,126
92 km
2018
ANGEL SPRINGS
4,718
89 km
2006
ULM PEAK
4,610
70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
31°F (-0°C)
3.2 in
February
32°F (0°C)
2.4 in
March
39°F (4°C)
2.1 in
April
46°F (8°C)
1.8 in
May
54°F (12°C)
2.1 in
June
60°F (16°C)
1.9 in
July
70°F (21°C)
1.0 in
Warmest, Driest
August
66°F (19°C)
1.1 in
September
57°F (14°C)
1.1 in
October
46°F (8°C)
1.7 in
November
36°F (2°C)
3.2 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.5 in
Coldest, Wettest
Huetter has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.0").