Weather & Climate in Oakley, ID

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

Oakley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 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 4,570 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.6°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,570 ft (1,393 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density	183/sq mi
Coordinates	42.2421°N, 113.8831°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Cassia County County
Nearest Airport	Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 25.1"

Wettest Month (May) 1.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	43.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.4 / 100
Community Resilience	20.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very 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

301 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Feb 21, 2008	8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M5.9	147 km	8 km
Feb 21, 2008	10 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M5.1	146 km	0 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	88 km	9 km
Feb 21, 2008	4 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.6	150 km	13 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	142 km	7 km
Feb 23, 2008	9 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.3	145 km	11 km
Feb 24, 2008	6 km E of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	150 km	0 km
Feb 27, 2008	13 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	141 km	9 km
Feb 21, 2008	5 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	150 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2008	16 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.1	138 km	10 km
Jun 3, 2009	5 km WNW of Riverside, Utah	M4.0	146 km	9 km
Feb 26, 2008	11 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.0	143 km	5 km
Feb 28, 2008	5 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M4.0	149 km	8 km
May 4, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M3.9	142 km	6 km
Feb 21, 2008	13 km ENE of Wells, Nevada	M3.9	142 km	3 km
Feb 21, 2008	13 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M3.9	141 km	4 km
Feb 22, 2008	6 km NNE of Wells, Nevada	M3.9	148 km	12 km
Sep 24, 2019	5 km ENE of Howell, Utah	M3.9	132 km	7 km
Apr 22, 2008	17 km NE of Wells, Nevada	M3.8	137 km	8 km
Feb 22, 2008	6 km E of Wells, Nevada	M3.8	150 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 1991	EF2	46 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 9, 1990	EF2	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 11, 1968	EF2	51 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1990	EF1	97 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 20, 1988	EF1	71 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 1986	EF1	92 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 24, 1986	EF1	87 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 8, 1985	EF1	57 km	0.2 mi	0
May 2, 1985	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1981	EF1	91 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 7, 1972	EF1	55 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 1957	EF1	45 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	36 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 2, 2019	EF0	50 km	1.0 mi	0
May 7, 2019	EF0	50 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 2016	EF0	74 km	1.5 mi	0
May 21, 2014	EF0	96 km	3.0 mi	0
May 8, 2013	EF0	76 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 1, 2012	EF0	41 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 1, 2012	EF0	39 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	—	109 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (89 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	89 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	111 km
Craters of the Moon	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,005 m (6,578 ft)	-130	135 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	182 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RICHFIELDS (178,385 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	RICHFIELDS	178,385	90 km
2007	WINECUP COMPLEX (WEST FORK)	159,805	57 km
1992	BLACK RIDGE	147,833	94 km
2018	GOOSE CREEK	131,432	70 km
2012	FLAT TOP 2	102,340	85 km
2020	BADGER	86,836	24 km
2012	CAVE CANYON	84,780	20 km
2007	BLACK PINE 2	69,897	57 km
2007	HIGHWAY 93 COMPLEX (WEST BASIN)	63,143	62 km
2007	MURPHY COMPLEX (SCOTT CREEK)	59,642	87 km
2000	WEST BASIN	56,396	45 km
2017	DRY GULCH	55,066	63 km
2006	STONE 2	50,677	93 km
2005	RUPERT	45,361	85 km
2007	RED BRIDGE	44,096	76 km
2000	GRASS	36,388	99 km
2017	SHOESTRING	35,543	91 km
1996	DIVISION	34,139	74 km
2012	OWINZA	32,868	68 km
2008	NORTH MINIDOKA	32,363	81 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.7 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in
May	53°F (11°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	1.2 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.7 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	0.7 in
September	60°F (15°C)	0.9 in
October	49°F (9°C)	0.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Oakley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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