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Weather & Climate in Oldtown, ID

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

Oldtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°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 27.5 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 2,068 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,068 ft (630 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density698/sq mi
Coordinates48.1825°N, 117.0180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyPend Oreille County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.1 / 100
Community Resilience21.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 136 km 12 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 149 km 9 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 122 km 2 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 62 km 4 km
Jan 20, 1998 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana M4.0 148 km 7 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 62 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 45 km 17 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 147 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 49 km 9 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 122 km 2 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 122 km 1 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 47 km 5 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 143 km 15 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 61 km 10 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 86 km 1 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 137 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 117 km 2 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 109 km 5 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 62 km 0 km
Sep 16, 2002 1 km N of Happys Inn, Montana M3.3 140 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 48 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 9 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 8 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 92 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 79 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 88 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 95 km 3.4 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 89 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 89 km 1.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 53 km 5.0 mi 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 45 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 54 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 88 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 72 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 35 km 1.9 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 71 km 0.0 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 70 km 0.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

9 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 — 94 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 108 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 94 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 94 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 87 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 94 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 90 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 94 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARPENTER RD. (62,488 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 81 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 81 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 34 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 59 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 96 km
2021 DECEITFUL 12,750 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 70 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 96 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 25 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 88 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 85 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 86 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 78 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 66 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 61 km
1991 UNNAMED 7,096 99 km
2020 INCHELIUM HIWAY 7,046 91 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 79 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 26°F (-4°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Oldtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.2").

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