Weather & Climate in Soda Springs, ID

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

Soda Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°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 15.7 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 5,816 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	42.4°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,816 ft (1,773 m)
Area	4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density	711/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6579°N, 111.5861°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Caribou County County
Nearest Airport	Pocatello Regional (PIH) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"

59% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 2.09"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	7.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.4 / 100
Community Resilience	14.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,367 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994	4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M5.8	51 km	8 km
Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	34 km	1 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	11 km	10 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	18 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2004	20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming	M5.0	141 km	3 km
Apr 15, 2010	9 km NE of Randolph, Utah	M4.9	113 km	10 km
Aug 27, 2016	4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.8	118 km	12 km
Aug 5, 2010	19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.8	142 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	50 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	9 km	8 km
Dec 28, 1993	38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming	M4.7	150 km	8 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	46 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	11 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	17 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	14 km	10 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	15 km	10 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	47 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	12 km	6 km
Feb 3, 1994	2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	48 km	5 km
Feb 3, 1994	0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	50 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

45 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	84 km	9.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	88 km	12.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	94 km	14.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1999	EF1	94 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF1	69 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 1989	EF1	81 km	0.2 mi	0
May 29, 1987	EF1	78 km	0.2 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	86 km	5.0 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	29 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 18, 1983	EF1	57 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1982	EF1	66 km	1.2 mi	0
May 6, 1981	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 24, 1980	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
May 26, 1964	EF1	87 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 13, 1959	EF1	93 km	0.4 mi	0
May 18, 1956	EF1	90 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1954	EF1	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF0	11 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 2, 2019	EF0	68 km	1.0 mi	0
May 26, 2019	EF0	91 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	—	132 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (117 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	117 km
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	136 km
Craters of the Moon	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,005 m (6,578 ft)	-130	177 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FONTENELLE (58,125 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	FONTENELLE	58,125	88 km
2017	POWERLINE	54,378	83 km
2016	HENRYS CREEK	52,988	89 km
1994	ELEVATOR	31,854	98 km
2013	STATE	31,011	94 km
1992	SAGEHEN	26,663	63 km
2012	RIDGE TOP	17,793	73 km
2000	FISHER SPRINGS	17,428	90 km
2007	CLEVELAND	16,172	42 km
2000	FONTENELLE	14,894	95 km
2018	NORTH EDEN	14,398	88 km
1998	EAGLE TWO	12,809	93 km
2010	ROOSTER ROCK	12,666	91 km
1988	METCALF	11,946	83 km
2000	MOONSHINE	11,489	86 km
2005	FORT HALL COMPLEX	10,720	78 km
2007	MITCHELL	10,466	97 km
1998	BUCKSKIN	10,032	75 km
1991	STEVENS PK	9,754	78 km
2016	LONE PINE	9,009	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	1.5 in
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.3 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.4 in
April	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in
May	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
June	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.5 in
October	42°F (6°C)	1.4 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	1.4 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Soda Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (1.1").

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