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Weather & Climate in Juliaetta, ID

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

Juliaetta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 50.9 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 1,066 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density837/sq mi
Coordinates46.5747°N, 116.7081°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyNez Perce County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 50.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience55.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 140 km 9 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 139 km 11 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 122 km 2 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 134 km 4 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 134 km 10 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 105 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 15 km 10 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 117 km 1 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 122 km 2 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 123 km 2 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 90 km 5 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 117 km 17 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 136 km 10 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 149 km 13 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 122 km 2 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 140 km 8 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 135 km 0 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 122 km 5 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 141 km 0 km
Feb 9, 1996 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho M3.2 119 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 62 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 96 km 9.6 mi 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 84 km 1.0 mi 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 21 km 9.1 mi 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 20 km 2.0 mi 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 28 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 11 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 54 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 51 km 0.4 mi 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 60 km 0.3 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 26 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 16 km 0.1 mi 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 14, 1986 EF0 62 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 11, 1979 EF0 85 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 71 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 96 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 61 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 67 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 94 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 76 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 65 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 81 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 77 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 59 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 60 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 68 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 85 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 91 km
2000 EASTSIDE COMPLEX (DEEP CREEK) 31,969 93 km
2000 BURNT FLATS 24,808 97 km
2015 FISHER 20,757 36 km
2005 TRYON COMPLEX (CHERRY CREEK) 17,794 83 km
2014 JOHNSON BAR 15,170 99 km
1986 JOSEPH CANYON 1 14,398 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Juliaetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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