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Weather & Climate in Leadore, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leadore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 5,972 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,972 ft (1,820 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6800°N, 113.3592°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Lemhi County County |
| Nearest Airport | Idaho Falls Regional (IDA) 103 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,575 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Mar 31, 2020 | Stanley, Idaho | M6.5 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 16 km N of Dillon, Montana | M5.6 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km NW of Lima, Montana | M5.1 | 47 km | 16 km |
| Jan 3, 2015 | 9 km E of Challis, Idaho | M5.0 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho | M4.8 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Jun 7, 1994 | 18 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.6 | 148 km | 8 km |
| May 4, 1992 | 20 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2019 | 9 km NE of Lima, Montana | M4.6 | 67 km | 14 km |
| May 6, 1992 | 17 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.4 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Dec 28, 1991 | southern Idaho | M4.4 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Apr 5, 2011 | 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho | M4.4 | 101 km | 12 km |
| May 14, 2020 | 31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 150 km | 13 km |
| May 21, 2020 | 26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 146 km | 6 km |
| May 8, 2007 | 8 km NNW of Alder, Montana | M4.4 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho | M4.4 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Feb 5, 2006 | 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho | M4.4 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Jun 13, 2016 | 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 14, 1962 | EF2 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1962 | EF2 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1988 | EF1 | 77 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1987 | EF1 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1984 | EF1 | 38 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1976 | EF1 | 77 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1956 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2023 | EF0 | 75 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2018 | EF0 | 91 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2016 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2014 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2014 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2008 | EF0 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2005 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1997 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1997 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1995 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1995 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1993 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1993 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Craters of the Moon (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 141 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 150 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) (170,322 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) | 170,322 | 96 km |
| 2022 | MOOSE | 142,221 | 94 km |
| 2007 | SHOWER BATH COMPLEX (SHOWER BATH) | 50,967 | 92 km |
| 2003 | DEEP | 38,701 | 78 km |
| 2018 | RABBIT FOOT | 33,787 | 71 km |
| 2023 | HAYDEN | 32,292 | 27 km |
| 2013 | LODGEPOLE | 22,406 | 85 km |
| 2011 | SALT | 22,314 | 73 km |
| 2021 | MUD LICK | 21,029 | 100 km |
| 2020 | BEAR CREEK | 14,978 | 24 km |
| 2006 | CLARKS CANYON | 14,848 | 65 km |
| 2003 | TOBIAS | 13,356 | 27 km |
| 2018 | INDIAN BUTTE | 12,897 | 91 km |
| 2015 | ELEVENMILE | 10,723 | 97 km |
| 2022 | WOODTICK | 10,535 | 98 km |
| 2018 | GOLDSTONE | 9,812 | 49 km |
| 2003 | WITHINGTON | 9,305 | 55 km |
| 1988 | SWEETWATER | 8,405 | 89 km |
| 1988 | LITTLE LOST | 6,282 | 26 km |
| 1985 | LAKE MOUNTAIN | 5,924 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Leadore has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 17°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.5").