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Weather & Climate in Moyie Springs, ID

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

Moyie Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 269 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.8 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 2,202 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,202 ft (671 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density916/sq mi
Coordinates48.7249°N, 116.1956°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyBoundary County County
Nearest AirportGlacier Park International (FCA)
93 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 53.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.1 / 100
Community Resilience5.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 109 km 12 km
Mar 22, 2006 8 km SSW of Rexford, Montana M4.3 74 km 8 km
Jun 29, 1995 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana M4.1 143 km 5 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 143 km 2 km
May 2, 1995 2 km NW of Kila, Montana M4.1 142 km 9 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 146 km 4 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 120 km 7 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 146 km 10 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 133 km 1 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 59 km 17 km
May 2, 1995 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana M3.8 142 km 9 km
Aug 19, 1999 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.7 112 km 14 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 67 km 9 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 146 km 1 km
Oct 26, 1999 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana M3.6 132 km 12 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 143 km 2 km
Apr 11, 2015 5 km NW of Columbia Falls, Montana M3.5 148 km 13 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 81 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 139 km 2 km
Jun 30, 1995 3 km NW of Kila, Montana M3.4 142 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 99 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 80 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 92 km 0.1 mi 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 58 km 1.9 mi 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 52 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 145 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 144 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 145 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 145 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 145 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (28,101 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 CARIBOU 28,101 68 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 25 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 74 km
2017 WEST FORK 21,154 49 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 29 km
1988 DRY FORK 11,403 87 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (STONE HILL) 11,279 72 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 72 km
2000 KOOTENAI COMPLEX (UPPER BEAVER) 8,783 47 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 49 km
1994 KOOCANUSA COMPLEX (NORTH FORK BIG CREEK) 8,475 52 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 44 km
2018 DAVIS 7,103 36 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,096 21 km
2018 GOLD HILL 6,780 52 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (CLIFF POINT) 6,648 61 km
2017 GIBRALTER RIDGE 6,299 100 km
2000 STONE YOUNG (LYDIA) 5,649 79 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 77 km
2015 GOAT ROCK COMPLEX 5,210 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.4 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.8 in Coldest

Moyie Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.2").

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