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Weather & Climate in Stites, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stites experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 1,315 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,315 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,900/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0925°N, 115.9760°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Clearwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 70 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
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jun 28, 1998 | 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho | M3.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.8 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Dec 24, 1999 | 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho | M3.5 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho | M3.4 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 9 km E of McCall, Idaho | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | southern Idaho | M3.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 60 km W of Salmon, Idaho | M3.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.2 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho | M3.2 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon | M3.2 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2013 | 12 km NE of Council, Idaho | M3.1 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Mar 30, 2004 | 11 km ESE of McCall, Idaho | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 24 km ESE of McCall, Idaho | M3.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 21 km SE of Joseph, Oregon | M3.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Dec 2, 1999 | 14 km ESE of McCall, Idaho | M3.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2013 | 9 km SE of McCall, Idaho | M3.0 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 14 km ENE of Donnelly, Idaho | M3.0 | 144 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1999 | 19 km NE of Halfway, Oregon | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 1999 | 11 km ESE of Joseph, Oregon | M3.0 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Aug 20, 2017 | 22 km N of Halfway, Oregon | M3.0 | 144 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 8, 1962 | EF2 | 72 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1986 | EF1 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1969 | EF1 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 35 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 32 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2007 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1991 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF0 | 23 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: DOUBLE CREEK (171,012 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | DOUBLE CREEK | 171,012 | 83 km |
| 2000 | MALONEY CREEK | 131,397 | 67 km |
| 2021 | SHOVEL CREEK | 109,829 | 65 km |
| 2007 | RATTLESNAKE | 102,523 | 67 km |
| 2015 | TEPEE SPRINGS | 94,878 | 87 km |
| 2000 | FLOSSIE COMPLEX | 90,611 | 99 km |
| 2007 | BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) | 79,114 | 92 km |
| 2012 | CACHE CREEK | 75,521 | 74 km |
| 2000 | BURGDORF JUNCTION | 67,284 | 84 km |
| 2014 | BIG COUGAR | 65,397 | 68 km |
| 2007 | POE CABIN | 59,704 | 64 km |
| 1988 | TEEPEE BUTTE | 59,565 | 77 km |
| 2012 | SHEEP | 50,769 | 61 km |
| 2007 | CHIMNEY COMPLEX | 50,646 | 70 km |
| 1996 | SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK) | 50,250 | 75 km |
| 2012 | PORCUPINE COMPLEX | 48,980 | 90 km |
| 2015 | KAMIAH GULCH | 48,459 | 23 km |
| 2012 | MCGUIRE COMPLEX | 47,257 | 64 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 45,449 | 65 km |
| 2021 | DIXIE | 45,254 | 77 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Stites has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.2").