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. 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 39. 78% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,549 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation4,549 ft (1,387 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density844/sq mi
Coordinates42.7965°N, 112.2546°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyBannock County County
Nearest AirportPocatello Regional (PIH)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 63.6"
Wettest Month (May) 1.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %78.1%
Unhealthy Days2

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.9 / 100
Community Resilience59.2 / 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) 1.1 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Inkom has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.6").

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