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Weather & Climate in Weippe, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Weippe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 113.6 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 3,027 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,027 ft (923 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3783°N, 115.9388°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Clearwater County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 61 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
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 17, 1994 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M4.1 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho | M3.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.8 | 43 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.4 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho | M3.4 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2000 | Idaho-Montana border region | M3.3 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho | M3.2 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.2 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho | M3.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1999 | 0 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 1999 | 1 km W of Frenchtown, Montana | M3.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2004 | 0 km W of Mullan, Idaho | M3.1 | 122 km | 2 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 1 km ENE of Mullan, Idaho | M3.0 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.0 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Apr 13, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Huson, Montana | M3.0 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 0 km W of Mullan, Idaho | M3.0 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Mar 3, 1999 | 11 km ESE of Joseph, Oregon | M3.0 | 146 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 8, 1962 | EF2 | 66 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1986 | EF1 | 75 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1973 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1969 | EF1 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 46 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 39 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2007 | EF0 | 11 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1991 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF0 | 53 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: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | MALONEY CREEK | 131,397 | 83 km |
| 2021 | SHOVEL CREEK | 109,829 | 78 km |
| 2007 | RATTLESNAKE | 102,523 | 96 km |
| 2012 | CACHE CREEK | 75,521 | 91 km |
| 2014 | BIG COUGAR | 65,397 | 82 km |
| 2007 | POE CABIN | 59,704 | 93 km |
| 1988 | TEEPEE BUTTE | 59,565 | 95 km |
| 2012 | SHEEP | 50,769 | 93 km |
| 2007 | CHIMNEY COMPLEX | 50,646 | 81 km |
| 2015 | KAMIAH GULCH | 48,459 | 13 km |
| 2012 | MCGUIRE COMPLEX | 47,257 | 90 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 45,449 | 81 km |
| 2015 | WASH | 39,448 | 63 km |
| 2014 | SOMERS | 36,374 | 100 km |
| 2000 | EASTSIDE COMPLEX (DEEP CREEK) | 31,969 | 89 km |
| 2006 | HEAVENS GATE COMPLEX (BLACK BUTTE) | 30,710 | 97 km |
| 2015 | CROWN | 30,482 | 98 km |
| 2012 | FREEZE OUT | 28,355 | 81 km |
| 2017 | HANOVER | 27,927 | 94 km |
| 2000 | BURNT FLATS | 24,808 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in |
Weippe has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.2").