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Weather & Climate in Smelterville, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Smelterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 52.4 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 2,228 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,228 ft (679 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5424°N, 116.1774°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Kootenai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Dec 22, 1998 | Idaho-Montana border region | M4.7 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M4.1 | 31 km | 2 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 2 km NW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Nov 11, 2001 | 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington | M4.0 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Jan 20, 1998 | 15 km SSE of Happys Inn, Montana | M4.0 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho | M3.9 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Washington | M3.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2004 | 14 km WSW of Pablo, Montana | M3.8 | 140 km | 17 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana | M3.8 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 12 km ENE of Happys Inn, Montana | M3.7 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2015 | 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho | M3.7 | 68 km | 9 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 29 km | 1 km |
| Feb 2, 1997 | 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana | M3.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 31 km | 2 km |
| Oct 26, 1999 | 23 km WNW of Niarada, Montana | M3.6 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho | M3.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.4 | 28 km | 2 km |
| Nov 2, 1996 | 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana | M3.4 | 51 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1997 | EF2 | 47 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 9, 1991 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1957 | EF2 | 77 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1954 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1986 | EF1 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1984 | EF1 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1978 | EF1 | 86 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2022 | EF0 | 89 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1999 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1994 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1987 | EF0 | 4 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1986 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1978 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1964 | EF0 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THORNE CREEK (39,694 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | THORNE CREEK | 39,694 | 71 km |
| 2016 | COPPER KING | 28,338 | 81 km |
| 2017 | SHEEP GAP | 24,702 | 85 km |
| 2017 | DEEP CREEK | 14,558 | 69 km |
| 2017 | MOOSE PEAK | 14,085 | 80 km |
| 2021 | DECEITFUL | 12,750 | 18 km |
| 1984 | HOUGHTON CREEK II | 12,495 | 90 km |
| 2021 | TUMBLEDOWN | 11,269 | 64 km |
| 2015 | SOUTH BOBTAIL | 11,256 | 33 km |
| 2023 | OREGON | 10,957 | 91 km |
| 2015 | NAPOLEON 1 | 9,727 | 68 km |
| 2015 | LOWER FLAT | 9,034 | 29 km |
| 2018 | COUGAR | 8,708 | 82 km |
| 2021 | TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX | 7,117 | 88 km |
| 2016 | SPOKANE COMPLEX | 6,839 | 84 km |
| 2015 | CHICADEE | 5,766 | 69 km |
| 2017 | CUB CREEK | 5,683 | 46 km |
| 2015 | NORTH GRIZZLY | 5,286 | 21 km |
| 2015 | GOAT ROCK COMPLEX | 5,210 | 92 km |
| 2015 | BERRAY MOUNTAIN | 5,126 | 73 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
Smelterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.1").