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Weather & Climate in McCall, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
McCall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°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 23.1 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 5,023 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,023 ft (1,531 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9084°N, 116.1125°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 93 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.6 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,507 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Mar 31, 2020 | Stanley, Idaho | M6.5 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M4.9 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho | M4.8 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.6 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho | M4.4 | 145 km | 7 km |
| May 14, 2020 | 31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 90 km | 13 km |
| May 21, 2020 | 26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho | M4.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 1995 | 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho | M4.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.2 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 26 km NW of Clayton, Idaho | M4.2 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Apr 11, 1995 | 20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho | M4.2 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 34 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 29 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 17 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 2006 | EF2 | 50 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1996 | EF1 | 100 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1990 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1958 | EF1 | 35 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2016 | EF0 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2001 | EF0 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1996 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1992 | EF0 | 56 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1992 | EF0 | 58 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) (318,724 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) | 318,724 | 39 km |
| 2007 | CASCADE COMPLEX (MONUMENTAL) | 317,157 | 48 km |
| 2000 | DIAMOND COMPLEX (DIAMOND PEAK) | 271,361 | 98 km |
| 2016 | PIONEER | 189,596 | 95 km |
| 2024 | PADDOCK | 186,842 | 92 km |
| 2022 | DOUBLE CREEK | 171,012 | 80 km |
| 1994 | CORRAL CREEK-BLACKWELL COMPLEX | 140,101 | 28 km |
| 1994 | PORPHYRY SOUTH | 129,849 | 58 km |
| 2007 | RATTLESNAKE | 102,523 | 82 km |
| 2020 | WOODHEAD | 98,995 | 55 km |
| 2021 | BOUNDARY | 97,995 | 81 km |
| 2015 | TEPEE SPRINGS | 94,878 | 46 km |
| 2017 | HIGHLINE | 93,699 | 91 km |
| 2000 | FLOSSIE COMPLEX | 90,611 | 92 km |
| 2007 | BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) | 79,114 | 70 km |
| 2000 | BURGDORF JUNCTION | 67,284 | 63 km |
| 2007 | POE CABIN | 59,704 | 84 km |
| 1987 | DEADWOOD | 57,051 | 73 km |
| 2006 | CHERRY | 56,773 | 94 km |
| 2000 | SALMON CHALLIS WILDERNESS COMPLEX (LITTLE PISTOL) | 53,790 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
McCall has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 22°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").