Weather & Climate in Tyhee, ID

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

Tyhee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. 78% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,470 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation4,470 ft (1,362 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density514/sq mi
Coordinates42.9540°N, 112.4562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyBannock County County
Nearest AirportPocatello Regional (PIH)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 38.5"
Wettest Month (May) 1.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %78.1%
Unhealthy Days2

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.9 / 100
Community Resilience59.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

1,213 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 123 km 8 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 89 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 86 km 1 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 95 km 10 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 121 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 89 km 5 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 95 km 8 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 120 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 88 km 8 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 92 km 10 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 93 km 10 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 122 km 5 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 90 km 6 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 116 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2018 5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.4 99 km 10 km
Feb 3, 1994 0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 120 km 5 km
Nov 10, 1992 32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho M4.4 86 km 10 km
Feb 3, 1994 2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 119 km 5 km
Jun 20, 1998 8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming M4.4 149 km 0 km
Feb 3, 1994 13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 110 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

75 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 17, 1990 EF2 36 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF2 70 km 1.5 mi 0
May 31, 2018 EF1 63 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 1, 2002 EF1 87 km 2.5 mi 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 43 km 9.0 mi 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 52 km 12.0 mi 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF1 20 km 14.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 1999 EF1 19 km 2.5 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 98 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF1 36 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1992 EF1 88 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 4, 1991 EF1 93 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 82 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 23, 1988 EF1 90 km 15.0 mi 0
Aug 24, 1986 EF1 51 km 0.5 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 85 km 0.5 mi 0
May 21, 1986 EF1 93 km 5.0 mi 0
Aug 18, 1983 EF1 34 km 2.5 mi 0
Jul 17, 1981 EF1 54 km 0.8 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 - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 61 km
Wapi Lava Field Shield 1,604 m (5,262 ft) -300 63 km
Craters of the Moon Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,005 m (6,578 ft) -130 99 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field Shield 1,478 m (4,849 ft) -8400 156 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 58 km
2006 CRYSTAL 218,581 59 km
1999 MULE BUTTE 138,102 67 km
2010 JEFFERSON 108,542 81 km
2019 SHEEP 107,233 78 km
2000 COFFEE POINT 73,480 43 km
2000 FLATTOP 56,792 51 km
2017 POWERLINE 54,378 31 km
2016 HENRYS CREEK 52,988 78 km
2006 STONE 2 50,677 94 km
1999 CEDAR BUTTE 49,625 53 km
2011 T17 45,631 88 km
2005 RUPERT 45,361 86 km
1999 INEEL FIRE 43,547 83 km
2016 LAIDLAW 40,551 99 km
2000 COFFEE POINT NORTH 35,980 83 km
2008 NORTH MINIDOKA 32,363 83 km
2012 SHALE BUTTE 31,479 97 km
2007 BEAR DEN BUTTE 29,749 91 km
1994 POINT WELL 27,608 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in

Tyhee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.5").

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