Weather & Climate in Kuna, ID

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

Kuna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 2,676 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,676 ft (816 m)
Area	18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²)
Population Density	1,000/sq mi
Coordinates	43.5248°N, 116.4036°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Ada County County
Nearest Airport	Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 17.6"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

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

1,200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Mar 31, 2020	Stanley, Idaho	M6.5	147 km	12 km
Feb 26, 2024	10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho	M4.9	99 km	12 km
Apr 1, 2020	21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.8	133 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2020	27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.6	138 km	8 km
May 14, 2020	31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	137 km	13 km
Apr 1, 2020	23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	135 km	7 km
May 21, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	139 km	6 km
Jun 14, 2020	10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	137 km	8 km
Jun 9, 2020	11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.2	139 km	10 km
Apr 11, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	135 km	10 km
Apr 21, 2020	29 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	139 km	10 km
Jul 10, 2020	18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	123 km	10 km
Apr 3, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	134 km	10 km
Jun 3, 2025	17 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	144 km	10 km
Apr 1, 2020	18 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	136 km	14 km
Jun 3, 2025	15 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	144 km	14 km
Apr 3, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	135 km	15 km
Jun 3, 2025	16 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	144 km	10 km
Jan 1, 2021	15 km SSW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	130 km	3 km
Jun 17, 2020	southern Idaho	M3.9	138 km	13 km

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

Tornado History

41 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 30, 1997	EF1	80 km	3.0 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	61 km	0.3 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	93 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1991	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 26, 1984	EF1	6 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1984	EF1	6 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1983	EF1	66 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1974	EF1	62 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 1969	EF1	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 1966	EF1	61 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 2, 1961	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1956	EF1	21 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 2023	EF0	69 km	5.0 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	21 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 2022	EF0	31 km	3.8 mi	0
May 27, 2019	EF0	92 km	0.5 mi	0
May 26, 2013	EF0	57 km	3.9 mi	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	44 km	—	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	32 km	—	0
Apr 6, 2003	EF0	15 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (95 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Jordan Craters	Volcanic field	1,473 m (4,833 ft)	-1250	95 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	170 km
Diamond Craters	Volcanic field	1,435 m (4,708 ft)	-5610	196 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	44 km
1992	FOOTHILLS	228,631	56 km
2016	PIONEER	189,596	95 km
2024	PADDOCK	186,842	68 km
1994	IDAHO CITY COMPLEX (RABBIT CREEK)	150,456	92 km
2013	PONY COMPLEX	148,188	63 km
2012	TRINITY RIDGE	141,807	84 km
2013	ELK COMPLEX	129,565	74 km
2000	JACKSON	80,733	94 km
2006	CHERRY	56,773	63 km
2006	RATTLESNAKE COMPLEX	48,330	98 km
2013	OWYHEE	48,001	64 km
1989	SMOKEY CREEK	47,682	95 km
1984	BIG DRAW 2	45,805	97 km
2002	TRIMBLY CREEK	43,085	52 km
1986	BISSELL CK	40,847	55 km
1986	VAN DUSEN	39,901	57 km
2017	LOVERIDGE	39,630	98 km
2022	WILLOW CREEK	38,585	99 km
2016	CHERRY ROAD	35,219	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.4 in	Wettest
February	36°F (2°C)	1.0 in
March	44°F (6°C)	1.3 in
April	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in
May	58°F (15°C)	1.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.8 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
November	40°F (4°C)	1.3 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Kuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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