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Weather & Climate in Montpelier, ID

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

Montpelier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 90.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 5,976 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,976 ft (1,821 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density1,156/sq mi
Coordinates42.3260°N, 111.2988°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyBear Lake County County
Nearest AirportBrigham City Regional (BMC)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 90.6"
Wettest Month (May) 1.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience42.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,339 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 55 km 8 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 67 km 1 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 38 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 28 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2010 9 km NE of Randolph, Utah M4.9 70 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 55 km 5 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 126 km 12 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 38 km 8 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 34 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 27 km 8 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 34 km 10 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 48 km 5 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 30 km 10 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 44 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 35 km 6 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 24 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 55 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 47 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 55 km 5 km
Feb 3, 1994 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 58 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 11, 1993 EF1 99 km 10.0 mi 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 66 km 0.2 mi 0
May 29, 1987 EF1 60 km 0.2 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 88 km 5.0 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 36 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 18, 1983 EF1 90 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 1982 EF1 53 km 1.2 mi 0
May 6, 1981 EF1 77 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 24, 1980 EF1 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 23, 1965 EF1 93 km 0.6 mi 0
May 25, 1954 EF1 56 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF0 49 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 31, 2016 EF0 47 km 1.7 mi 0
Jul 7, 2013 EF0 11 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 5, 2007 EF0 56 km 7.5 mi 0
Aug 17, 2007 EF0 93 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 25, 2007 EF0 85 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 10, 1998 EF0 1 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 19, 1997 EF0 99 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 14, 1997 EF0 90 km 0.5 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 — 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 161 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FONTENELLE (58,125 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 FONTENELLE 58,125 68 km
1994 ELEVATOR 31,854 96 km
2013 STATE 31,011 92 km
2016 BROAD MOUTH 21,009 97 km
2007 CLEVELAND 16,172 39 km
1999 BRIDGER BA 15,227 78 km
2000 FONTENELLE 14,894 59 km
2018 NORTH EDEN 14,398 45 km
2007 RED CANYON RX BURN-H 13,464 82 km
1988 METCALF 11,946 94 km
1994 DRY CANYON 2 10,927 75 km
1994 JOHNSON CANYON 8,244 98 km
2007 HORSE CREEK 8,149 96 km
1988 TRAIL CREEK 7,965 81 km
2000 BLIND TRAIL 7,758 92 km
2010 POLE CREEK STANDS 6,900 54 km
2018 MARTEN CREEK 6,383 70 km
2012 HELLS HOLLOW 4,758 65 km
2005 ROCK CREEK RX 4,302 64 km
1994 EDGAR CANYON 4,260 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest

Montpelier has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and December the driest (0.9").

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