Weather & Climate in Payette, ID

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

Payette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 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 11.3 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 2,158 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,158 ft (658 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density	2,044/sq mi
Coordinates	44.0801°N, 116.9269°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Payette County County
Nearest Airport	Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"

70% below US avg

Wettest Month (Dec) 1.73"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	17.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.4 / 100
Community Resilience	11.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,045 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Feb 26, 2024	10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho	M4.9	74 km	12 km
Apr 1, 2020	21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.8	143 km	10 km
Jun 25, 2020	27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.6	144 km	8 km
Apr 1, 2020	23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	143 km	7 km
May 21, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	145 km	6 km
May 14, 2020	31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.4	141 km	13 km
Apr 11, 1995	20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M4.2	142 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	145 km	10 km
Jul 10, 2020	18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	147 km	10 km
Apr 21, 2020	29 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.1	144 km	10 km
Apr 3, 2020	20 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	144 km	10 km
Apr 1, 2020	18 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M4.0	147 km	14 km
Oct 27, 1994	11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon	M4.0	82 km	10 km
Jun 17, 2020	southern Idaho	M3.9	145 km	13 km
Apr 3, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	142 km	15 km
Jul 10, 2020	14 km SW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	149 km	14 km
Jul 3, 2020	26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	144 km	10 km
Apr 1, 2020	28 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	140 km	10 km
Jun 6, 2025	17 km NW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	149 km	13 km
Apr 12, 2020	35 km NNW of Stanley, Idaho	M3.9	149 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

37 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 30, 1997	EF1	22 km	3.0 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	35 km	0.3 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF1	19 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1991	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 9, 1990	EF1	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 26, 1984	EF1	72 km	0.3 mi	0
Mar 21, 1984	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1983	EF1	9 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1974	EF1	37 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 1966	EF1	37 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1958	EF1	82 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1956	EF1	54 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	55 km	1.0 mi	0
May 27, 2022	EF0	76 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	44 km	-	0
Aug 25, 2004	EF0	31 km	-	0
Apr 6, 2003	EF0	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2002	EF0	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Feb 7, 2002	EF0	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 13, 2001	EF0	19 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jordan Craters (112 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Jordan Craters	Volcanic field	1,473 m (4,833 ft)	-1250	112 km
Diamond Craters	Volcanic field	1,435 m (4,708 ft)	-5610	183 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SODA (282,888 acres, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2015	SODA	282,888	85 km
2024	PADDOCK	186,842	34 km
2024	COW VALLEY	134,642	55 km
2015	CORNET-WINDY RIDGE	102,553	85 km
2020	WOODHEAD	98,995	75 km
2000	JACKSON	80,733	22 km
2006	CHERRY	56,773	44 km
2006	FOSTER GULCH	52,496	91 km
2015	BENDIRE COMPLEX	49,260	82 km
2006	RATTLESNAKE COMPLEX	48,330	94 km
2013	OWYHEE	48,001	54 km
2007	IRISH SPRING	47,845	94 km
2020	INDIAN CREEK	46,275	80 km
2002	TRIMBLY CREEK	43,085	69 km
1986	BISSELL CK	40,847	26 km
1986	VAN DUSEN	39,901	39 km
2022	WILLOW CREEK	38,585	29 km
2016	CHERRY ROAD	35,219	62 km
2018	MESA	34,541	79 km
2002	MAHOGANY COMPLEX (ATKINS BUTTE)	33,472	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	1.7 in
February	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	1.0 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.8 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in
October	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Wettest

Payette has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.3").

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