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Weather & Climate in Malad City, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malad City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 4,543 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,543 ft (1,385 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1899°N, 112.2497°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Oneida County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brigham City Regional (BMC) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,222 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 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Apr 21, 2001 | 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho | M5.3 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M5.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1994 | 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.7 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.7 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Nov 4, 1992 | 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada | M4.7 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Sep 6, 2017 | 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho | M4.5 | 81 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 1994 | 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming | M4.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 1994 | 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
51 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 17, 1990 | EF2 | 81 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1999 | EF1 | 89 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1993 | EF1 | 51 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1989 | EF1 | 34 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1987 | EF1 | 40 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1986 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 10 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1986 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1983 | EF1 | 55 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1982 | EF1 | 33 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1981 | EF1 | 68 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1981 | EF1 | 41 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1964 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1954 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2018 | EF0 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2016 | EF0 | 78 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2014 | EF0 | 98 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2013 | EF0 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 2009 | EF0 | 89 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 | — | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 111 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 147 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BLACK PINE 2 (69,897 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | BLACK PINE 2 | 69,897 | 78 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 54,378 | 64 km |
| 2006 | STONE 2 | 50,677 | 43 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 38,647 | 77 km |
| 1994 | ELEVATOR | 31,854 | 24 km |
| 2013 | STATE | 31,011 | 20 km |
| 2016 | BROAD MOUTH | 21,009 | 36 km |
| 2005 | PARK VALLEY | 18,700 | 93 km |
| 2000 | FISHER SPRINGS | 17,428 | 71 km |
| 2000 | EAST FALL CREEK | 17,131 | 75 km |
| 1996 | GOLDEN SPIKE | 16,186 | 75 km |
| 2007 | CLEVELAND | 16,172 | 42 km |
| 2018 | GORING | 14,538 | 38 km |
| 2007 | COW CANYON | 13,447 | 53 km |
| 2018 | CONNER | 13,357 | 99 km |
| 1996 | WALCOTT LAKE | 13,349 | 99 km |
| 2017 | WILDCAT | 13,100 | 78 km |
| 1992 | MEADOW DIVIDE | 12,968 | 47 km |
| 1998 | EAGLE TWO | 12,809 | 73 km |
| 2010 | ROOSTER ROCK | 12,666 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Malad City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (1.0").