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Weather & Climate in Mud Lake, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mud Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 69°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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.4 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 4,789 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,789 ft (1,460 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,686/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8429°N, 112.4795°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Idaho Falls Regional (IDA) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
630 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 21, 2001 | 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho | M5.3 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km NW of Lima, Montana | M5.1 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Jan 3, 2015 | 9 km E of Challis, Idaho | M5.0 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jun 7, 1994 | 18 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1992 | 20 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2019 | 9 km NE of Lima, Montana | M4.6 | 95 km | 14 km |
| May 6, 1992 | 17 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2006 | 44 km NE of Spencer, Idaho | M4.4 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2011 | 28 km NNE of Spencer, Idaho | M4.4 | 91 km | 12 km |
| Jun 13, 2016 | 45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho | M4.3 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Aug 23, 1998 | 9 km N of Alta, Wyoming | M4.2 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 3 km S of Lima, Montana | M4.2 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 35 km W of Freedom, Idaho | M4.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 28 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1995 | 5 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana | M4.1 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 36 km W of Freedom, Idaho | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 1994 | 21 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
70 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 7, 1978 | EF2 | 53 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF2 | 47 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2018 | EF1 | 47 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2002 | EF1 | 31 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | EF1 | 81 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | EF1 | 67 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2000 | EF1 | 62 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF1 | 2 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1992 | EF1 | 40 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1992 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1991 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1991 | EF1 | 42 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1988 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1988 | EF1 | 35 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1988 | EF1 | 31 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 1987 | EF1 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1985 | EF1 | 42 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1984 | EF1 | 60 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1981 | EF1 | 45 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 1980 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 38 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 95 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 123 km |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 159 km |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 168 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 | 89 km |
| 2006 | CRYSTAL | 218,581 | 99 km |
| 2010 | JEFFERSON | 108,542 | 20 km |
| 2019 | SHEEP | 107,233 | 31 km |
| 2018 | GRASSY RIDGE | 106,164 | 50 km |
| 2000 | COFFEE POINT | 73,480 | 75 km |
| 2016 | HENRYS CREEK | 52,988 | 72 km |
| 1999 | CEDAR BUTTE | 49,625 | 59 km |
| 2011 | T17 | 45,631 | 23 km |
| 1999 | INEEL FIRE | 43,547 | 20 km |
| 2003 | DEEP | 38,701 | 53 km |
| 2000 | COFFEE POINT NORTH | 35,980 | 58 km |
| 1992 | SAGEHEN | 26,663 | 89 km |
| 2017 | WILDHORSE | 25,861 | 79 km |
| 1998 | TILDEN 2 | 23,183 | 49 km |
| 1999 | GRANDVIEW | 23,031 | 95 km |
| 2017 | LAVA FLOW | 22,217 | 65 km |
| 2012 | CEDAR BUTTE WSA | 20,564 | 63 km |
| 1994 | BUTTE CITY | 18,170 | 48 km |
| 2012 | RIDGE TOP | 17,793 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Mud Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.6").