Weather & Climate in Rockland, ID

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

Rockland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°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 13.5 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 4,667 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,667 ft (1,423 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	738/sq mi
Coordinates	42.5733°N, 112.8745°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Power County County
Nearest Airport	Pocatello Regional (PIH) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"

65% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 1.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	16.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.1 / 100
Community Resilience	2.1 / 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 Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

1,076 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	127 km	1 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	117 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	120 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	115 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	118 km	10 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	118 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	115 km	8 km
Nov 4, 1992	67 km ENE of Montello, Nevada	M4.7	127 km	9 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	117 km	10 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	117 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	122 km	10 km
Feb 3, 1994	13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	143 km	5 km
Nov 10, 1992	32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho	M4.4	132 km	10 km
May 5, 2024	16 km SW of Thatcher, Utah	M4.4	117 km	7 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	117 km	3 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	118 km	2 km
Sep 5, 2017	12 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	119 km	10 km
Apr 8, 1994	13 km SW of Smoot, Wyoming	M4.3	150 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2017	13 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	118 km	6 km
Jun 30, 2006	12 km WSW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.3	114 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 1991	EF2	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 17, 1990	EF2	23 km	4.0 mi	0
Sep 11, 1968	EF2	85 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	66 km	14.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	97 km	9.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1999	EF1	42 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF1	37 km	10.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 1986	EF1	26 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	96 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	67 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 1983	EF1	50 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	98 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 17, 1981	EF1	1 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 7, 1972	EF1	70 km	0.5 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	43 km	0.5 mi	0
May 18, 1956	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF0	95 km	0.2 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 2, 2019	EF0	56 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF0	75 km	1.8 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	—	87 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wapi Lava Field (44 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	44 km
Craters of the Moon	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,005 m (6,578 ft)	-130	107 km
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	109 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	138 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COXS WELL (219,424 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	COXS WELL	219,424	70 km
2006	CRYSTAL	218,581	63 km
1992	BLACK RIDGE	147,833	96 km
1999	MULE BUTTE	138,102	62 km
2012	FLAT TOP 2	102,340	96 km
2000	COFFEE POINT	73,480	72 km
2007	BLACK PINE 2	69,897	47 km
2000	FLATTOP	56,792	49 km
2017	POWERLINE	54,378	26 km
2006	STONE 2	50,677	49 km
1999	CEDAR BUTTE	49,625	88 km
2005	RUPERT	45,361	67 km
2016	LAIDLAW	40,551	92 km
2008	NORTH MINIDOKA	32,363	61 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	77 km
2012	SHALE BUTTE	31,479	80 km
2013	STATE	31,011	75 km
2007	BEAR DEN BUTTE	29,749	84 km
1994	POINT WELL	27,608	51 km
1992	SAGEHEN	26,663	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
March	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	1.4 in
July	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in	Driest
September	60°F (16°C)	0.9 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.0 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	1.0 in

Rockland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.8").

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