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Weather & Climate in Minidoka, ID

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

Minidoka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 310 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.5 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 4,276 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,276 ft (1,303 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,200/sq mi
Coordinates42.7540°N, 113.4900°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyMinidoka County County
Nearest AirportPocatello Regional (PIH)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.8"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (May) 1.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience5.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 137 km 9 km
Jun 3, 2009 5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah M4.0 149 km 9 km
May 6, 2013 9 km NW of Grace, Idaho M3.9 137 km 5 km
Sep 24, 2019 5 km ENE of Howell, Utah M3.9 138 km 7 km
Jun 28, 1990 11 km NNE of Howell, Utah M3.8 131 km 6 km
Jan 20, 2020 7 km E of Bancroft, Idaho M3.7 138 km 5 km
Aug 30, 2000 9 km ENE of Snowville, Utah M3.6 111 km 7 km
Jul 3, 1993 7 km SSW of Malad City, Idaho M3.6 120 km 9 km
Nov 4, 1992 49 km SW of Snowville, Utah M3.6 132 km 13 km
Feb 1, 2008 6 km WNW of Riverside, Utah M3.5 148 km 9 km
Apr 24, 1998 10 km NE of Howell, Utah M3.5 137 km 11 km
May 6, 2013 2 km NNE of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho M3.5 123 km 5 km
Jan 24, 1990 14 km WSW of Howell, Utah M3.5 131 km 6 km
Apr 6, 2021 47 km SW of Howell, Utah M3.5 147 km 11 km
Feb 6, 2017 9 km WNW of Soda Springs, Idaho M3.4 146 km 3 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Thatcher, Utah M3.4 147 km 4 km
Jun 18, 2004 16 km WNW of Mackay, Idaho M3.3 138 km 4 km
Mar 25, 2021 9 km ESE of Bancroft, Idaho M3.2 140 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1992 10 km NW of Grace, Idaho M3.2 137 km 5 km
Sep 23, 1993 7 km SSW of Malad City, Idaho M3.2 120 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

79 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 18, 1991 EF2 21 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 17, 1990 EF2 54 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 81 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 11, 1968 EF2 34 km 0.5 mi 0
May 31, 2018 EF1 99 km 12.0 mi 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 87 km 14.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF1 69 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF1 88 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 81 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF1 69 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 18, 1987 EF1 80 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 24, 1986 EF1 38 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 8, 1985 EF1 75 km 0.2 mi 0
May 2, 1985 EF1 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 18, 1983 EF1 99 km 2.5 mi 0
Jul 17, 1981 EF1 54 km 0.8 mi 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF1 18 km 0.5 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 74 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1957 EF1 72 km 0.1 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 73 km 0.2 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 — 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 26 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 74 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 85 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COXS WELL (219,424 acres, 1996).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1996 COXS WELL 219,424 58 km
2006 CRYSTAL 218,581 47 km
1996 RICHFIELDS 178,385 49 km
1992 BLACK RIDGE 147,833 46 km
1999 MULE BUTTE 138,102 37 km
2012 FLAT TOP 2 102,340 43 km
2020 BADGER 86,836 80 km
2012 CAVE CANYON 84,780 72 km
2000 COFFEE POINT 73,480 74 km
1990 THORN CREEK 70,365 97 km
2007 BLACK PINE 2 69,897 64 km
2018 SHARPS 63,895 98 km
2000 FLATTOP 56,792 42 km
2017 POWERLINE 54,378 73 km
2006 STONE 2 50,677 91 km
2017 MAMMOTH CAVE 50,391 73 km
1999 CEDAR BUTTE 49,625 89 km
2005 RUPERT 45,361 22 km
2007 RED BRIDGE 44,096 70 km
2016 LAIDLAW 40,551 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Minidoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.5").

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