Weather & Climate in Inkom, ID

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

Inkom 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 63.6 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 4,549 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.7°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,549 ft (1,387 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	844/sq mi
Coordinates	42.7965°N, 112.2546°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Bannock County County
Nearest Airport	Pocatello Regional (PIH) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 63.6"

Wettest Month (May) 1.77"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	66.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.9 / 100
Community Resilience	59.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,259 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994	4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M5.8	104 km	8 km
Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	72 km	1 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	68 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	73 km	10 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	103 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	72 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	71 km	10 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	66 km	8 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	68 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	101 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	71 km	10 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	102 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	68 km	6 km
Feb 3, 1994	2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	101 km	5 km
Jun 20, 1998	8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming	M4.4	139 km	0 km
Nov 10, 1992	32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho	M4.4	75 km	10 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	77 km	10 km
Feb 3, 1994	13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	91 km	5 km
Feb 3, 1994	0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	102 km	5 km
Feb 10, 1994	3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	98 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 17, 1990	EF2	47 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1978	EF2	80 km	1.5 mi	0
May 31, 2018	EF1	86 km	12.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	43 km	14.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	63 km	12.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	54 km	9.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1999	EF1	37 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF1	23 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1992	EF1	100 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 17, 1988	EF1	95 km	2.0 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 24, 1986	EF1	63 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	61 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	76 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 1983	EF1	13 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	84 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 17, 1981	EF1	57 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 21, 1981	EF1	100 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 27, 1972	EF1	98 km	1.0 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	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (79 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	79 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	80 km
Craters of the Moon	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,005 m (6,578 ft)	-130	123 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	176 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COXS WELL (219,424 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	COXS WELL	219,424	81 km
2006	CRYSTAL	218,581	81 km
1999	MULE BUTTE	138,102	87 km
2019	SHEEP	107,233	100 km
2000	COFFEE POINT	73,480	67 km
2000	FLATTOP	56,792	71 km
2017	POWERLINE	54,378	31 km
2016	HENRYS CREEK	52,988	83 km
2006	STONE 2	50,677	85 km
1999	CEDAR BUTTE	49,625	77 km
2008	NORTH MINIDOKA	32,363	100 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	90 km
2013	STATE	31,011	86 km
1994	POINT WELL	27,608	91 km
1992	SAGEHEN	26,663	36 km
2017	WILDHORSE	25,861	87 km
1998	TILDEN 2	23,183	72 km
1999	GRANDVIEW	23,031	70 km
1995	BEAR TRAP	22,442	93 km
2017	LAVA FLOW	22,217	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	1.4 in
February	26°F (-4°C)	1.2 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
April	42°F (5°C)	1.3 in
May	50°F (10°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
June	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in	Driest
September	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.3 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Inkom has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.9").

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