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Weather & Climate in Pierce, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pierce has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 113.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 3,291 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,291 ft (1,003 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4953°N, 115.8033°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Clearwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.3 / 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 |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 17, 1994 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M4.1 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho | M3.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.8 | 40 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.4 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho | M3.4 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 1996 | 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2000 | Idaho-Montana border region | M3.3 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2006 | 7 km NW of Old Agency, Montana | M3.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.2 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho | M3.2 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho | M3.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2004 | 0 km W of Mullan, Idaho | M3.1 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jul 7, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Paradise, Montana | M3.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 1999 | 0 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 1 km W of Frenchtown, Montana | M3.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.0 | 109 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2022 | 2 km WSW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 8, 1962 | EF2 | 77 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1986 | EF1 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1973 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1969 | EF1 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 55 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2007 | EF0 | 11 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1991 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF0 | 69 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | MALONEY CREEK | 131,397 | 99 km |
| 2021 | SHOVEL CREEK | 109,829 | 93 km |
| 2014 | BIG COUGAR | 65,397 | 97 km |
| 2007 | CHIMNEY COMPLEX | 50,646 | 96 km |
| 2015 | KAMIAH GULCH | 48,459 | 29 km |
| 2012 | MCGUIRE COMPLEX | 47,257 | 99 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 45,449 | 97 km |
| 2015 | WASH | 39,448 | 66 km |
| 2007 | BRIDGE | 36,732 | 99 km |
| 2003 | FISH CREEK COMPLEX (THOMPSON CREEK) | 33,779 | 97 km |
| 2012 | FERN | 29,736 | 99 km |
| 2012 | FREEZE OUT | 28,355 | 71 km |
| 2017 | SUNRISE | 26,896 | 97 km |
| 2000 | BURNT FLATS | 24,808 | 83 km |
| 2012 | CEDAR | 21,305 | 93 km |
| 2017 | MOOSE CREEK 1 | 21,242 | 83 km |
| 2015 | FISHER | 20,757 | 51 km |
| 2012 | PETTIBONE | 20,261 | 96 km |
| 1988 | FREEMAN TRAIL | 19,499 | 91 km |
| 2012 | DITCH | 18,973 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
Pierce has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 26°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.2").