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Weather & Climate in New Meadows, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New Meadows has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 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 24.5 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 3,870 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,870 ft (1,180 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9713°N, 116.2852°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 97 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,379 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Mar 31, 2020 | Stanley, Idaho | M6.5 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M4.9 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.6 | 108 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2020 | 31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 105 km | 13 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 113 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2020 | 26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 110 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho | M4.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 1995 | 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho | M4.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 26 km NW of Clayton, Idaho | M4.2 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.2 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Apr 11, 1995 | 20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho | M4.2 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2020 | 29 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 34 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 17 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 31 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 15 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.0 | 123 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 2006 | EF2 | 35 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1996 | EF1 | 97 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1990 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1958 | EF1 | 42 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2016 | EF0 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2006 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2001 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1996 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1992 | EF0 | 41 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1992 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) (318,724 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) | 318,724 | 48 km |
| 2007 | CASCADE COMPLEX (MONUMENTAL) | 317,157 | 63 km |
| 2024 | PADDOCK | 186,842 | 95 km |
| 2022 | DOUBLE CREEK | 171,012 | 67 km |
| 1994 | CORRAL CREEK-BLACKWELL COMPLEX | 140,101 | 29 km |
| 1994 | PORPHYRY SOUTH | 129,849 | 66 km |
| 2007 | RATTLESNAKE | 102,523 | 84 km |
| 2020 | WOODHEAD | 98,995 | 46 km |
| 2021 | BOUNDARY | 97,995 | 97 km |
| 2015 | TEPEE SPRINGS | 94,878 | 41 km |
| 2017 | HIGHLINE | 93,699 | 99 km |
| 2000 | FLOSSIE COMPLEX | 90,611 | 100 km |
| 2007 | BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) | 79,114 | 57 km |
| 2000 | BURGDORF JUNCTION | 67,284 | 67 km |
| 2007 | POE CABIN | 59,704 | 74 km |
| 1987 | DEADWOOD | 57,051 | 88 km |
| 2006 | CHERRY | 56,773 | 98 km |
| 2000 | SALMON CHALLIS WILDERNESS COMPLEX (LITTLE PISTOL) | 53,790 | 90 km |
| 2006 | FOSTER GULCH | 52,496 | 51 km |
| 2012 | SHEEP | 50,769 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
New Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.8").