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Weather & Climate in Shoshone, ID

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

Shoshone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°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 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46. 57% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,969 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,969 ft (1,210 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,697/sq mi
Coordinates42.9362°N, 114.4047°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportJoslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.5"
72% below US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median46.0
RatingGood
Good Days %57.1%
Unhealthy Days1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.6 / 100
Community Resilience1.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jun 8, 2025 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho M4.3 150 km 7 km
Jul 10, 2020 18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M4.1 140 km 10 km
May 31, 2020 16 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.9 144 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2020 14 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.9 142 km 14 km
Jan 1, 2021 15 km SSW of Stanley, Idaho M3.9 136 km 3 km
Jun 27, 2020 17 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.8 143 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2020 15 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.7 144 km 10 km
Jul 1, 2020 15 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.6 144 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2020 11 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.5 145 km 10 km
Apr 25, 2021 1 km WSW of Stanley, Idaho M3.5 148 km 3 km
Nov 4, 2002 37 km NE of Mountain Home, Idaho M3.5 98 km 5 km
Jan 10, 1996 10 km S of Clayton, Idaho M3.5 137 km 5 km
Jul 27, 2020 southern Idaho M3.4 145 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2020 15 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.4 144 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2013 13 km SW of Clayton, Idaho M3.3 139 km 12 km
Jun 18, 2004 16 km WNW of Mackay, Idaho M3.3 126 km 4 km
Jul 11, 2020 14 km SW of Stanley, Idaho M3.3 144 km 10 km
Jun 19, 1999 31 km E of Clayton, Idaho M3.3 145 km 5 km
Aug 17, 2000 27 km E of Clayton, Idaho M3.3 150 km 10 km
Apr 3, 2000 20 km WSW of Clayton, Idaho M3.3 137 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 18, 1991 EF2 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 24 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 11, 1968 EF2 49 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 1990 EF1 39 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 27 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1988 EF1 30 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF1 28 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 18, 1987 EF1 93 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 10, 1986 EF1 71 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1986 EF1 51 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 8, 1985 EF1 37 km 0.2 mi 0
May 2, 1985 EF1 14 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF1 62 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 5, 1961 EF1 57 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 2, 1961 EF1 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1957 EF1 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 1956 EF1 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 25, 2024 EF0 73 km 0.6 mi 0
Aug 2, 2019 EF0 78 km 1.0 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF0 84 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 28 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 91 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 97 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LONG BUTTE (302,546 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 LONG BUTTE 302,546 58 km
2005 CLOVER 199,023 75 km
1996 RICHFIELDS 178,385 40 km
2012 KINYON ROAD 171,409 73 km
1992 BLACK RIDGE 147,833 51 km
1999 MULE BUTTE 138,102 93 km
2013 BEAVER CREEK 111,286 75 km
2012 FLAT TOP 2 102,340 43 km
2020 BADGER 86,836 79 km
2012 CAVE CANYON 84,780 75 km
1990 THORN CREEK 70,365 30 km
2019 POT HOLE 67,826 92 km
1987 BROWNS CRK 66,024 90 km
2018 SHARPS 63,895 72 km
1985 CROWS NEST 62,780 88 km
2006 SAILOR CAP 62,699 83 km
1986 BLUE BUTTE 62,445 78 km
2017 MAMMOTH CAVE 50,391 30 km
2007 CASTLE ROCK 48,430 81 km
2005 RUPERT 45,361 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in Wettest
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Shoshone has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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