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Weather & Climate in Murtaugh, ID

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

Murtaugh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°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 10.3 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 4,090 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,090 ft (1,247 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density635/sq mi
Coordinates42.4917°N, 114.1623°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyJerome County County
Nearest AirportJoslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.9 / 100
Community Resilience3.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Nov 4, 1992 67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada M4.7 123 km 9 km
Jan 13, 1999 60 km NW of Wells, Nevada M3.8 147 km 5 km
Aug 30, 2000 9 km ENE of Snowville, Utah M3.6 139 km 7 km
Nov 4, 1992 49 km SW of Snowville, Utah M3.6 133 km 13 km
Feb 29, 2008 20 km NE of Wells, Nevada M3.5 149 km 5 km
Nov 4, 2002 37 km NE of Mountain Home, Idaho M3.5 145 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2000 64 km ESE of Owyhee, Nevada M3.3 140 km 0 km
Feb 29, 2008 19 km NE of Wells, Nevada M3.3 149 km 0 km
Feb 23, 2008 20 km NNE of Wells, Nevada M3.3 147 km 8 km
Feb 28, 2008 17 km NE of Wells, Nevada M3.2 150 km 2 km
Feb 26, 2008 19 km NE of Wells, Nevada M3.2 149 km 0 km
Dec 17, 1992 30 km WSW of Mackay, Idaho M3.1 148 km 5 km
Feb 26, 2008 20 km NNE of Wells, Nevada M3.1 147 km 9 km
Feb 26, 2008 20 km NNE of Wells, Nevada M3.1 147 km 7 km
Jul 24, 1998 14 km NW of Snowville, Utah M3.1 119 km 8 km
Feb 26, 2008 24 km NE of Wells, Nevada M3.0 145 km 0 km
Jul 22, 2010 47 km NE of Owyhee, Nevada M3.0 131 km 0 km
Jan 1, 2014 23 km NE of Snowville, Utah M2.9 140 km 7 km
May 20, 2006 19 km SSW of Snowville, Utah M2.9 139 km 7 km
Feb 29, 2008 20 km NNE of Wells, Nevada M2.9 147 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 18, 1991 EF2 43 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 37 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 11, 1968 EF2 32 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 1990 EF1 62 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 74 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 35 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF1 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 24, 1986 EF1 98 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 24, 1986 EF1 55 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 8, 1985 EF1 22 km 0.2 mi 0
May 2, 1985 EF1 60 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF1 46 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1957 EF1 11 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 1956 EF1 69 km 0.1 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 2, 2019 EF0 52 km 1.0 mi 0
May 7, 2019 EF0 21 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 2016 EF0 38 km 1.5 mi 0
May 21, 2014 EF0 99 km 3.0 mi 0
May 8, 2013 EF0 40 km 1.0 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 — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 78 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 88 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 116 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LONG BUTTE (302,546 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 LONG BUTTE 302,546 80 km
2005 CLOVER 199,023 88 km
1996 RICHFIELDS 178,385 64 km
2012 KINYON ROAD 171,409 84 km
2007 WINECUP COMPLEX (WEST FORK) 159,805 80 km
1992 BLACK RIDGE 147,833 72 km
1999 MULE BUTTE 138,102 95 km
2018 GOOSE CREEK 131,432 97 km
2012 FLAT TOP 2 102,340 62 km
2020 BADGER 86,836 28 km
2012 CAVE CANYON 84,780 22 km
1990 THORN CREEK 70,365 83 km
2007 BLACK PINE 2 69,897 85 km
2007 HIGHWAY 93 COMPLEX (WEST BASIN) 63,143 70 km
1985 CROWS NEST 62,780 98 km
2006 SAILOR CAP 62,699 94 km
1986 BLUE BUTTE 62,445 95 km
2007 MURPHY COMPLEX (SCOTT CREEK) 59,642 84 km
2000 WEST BASIN 56,396 58 km
2017 DRY GULCH 55,066 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Murtaugh has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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