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Weather & Climate in Wendell, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wendell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°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 10.5 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 3,435 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,435 ft (1,047 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7747°N, 114.7030°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Gooding County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (TWF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jul 10, 2020 | 18 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2021 | 15 km SSW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.9 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 60 km NW of Wells, Nevada | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 37 km NE of Mountain Home, Idaho | M3.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2000 | 64 km ESE of Owyhee, Nevada | M3.3 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 23 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M3.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1992 | 30 km WSW of Mackay, Idaho | M3.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 47 km NE of Owyhee, Nevada | M3.0 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Jun 26, 2014 | 22 km SW of Clayton, Idaho | M3.0 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Oct 22, 1997 | 21 km SE of Stanley, Idaho | M3.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 1990 | 25 km ESE of Lowman, Idaho | M3.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1991 | 13 km W of Mackay, Idaho | M3.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 22 km SSW of Clayton, Idaho | M2.9 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2002 | 31 km N of Glenns Ferry, Idaho | M2.8 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 30 km ENE of Sun Valley, Idaho | M2.7 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 28 km SW of Stanley, Idaho | M2.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2014 | 26 km S of Clayton, Idaho | M2.6 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 14 km NW of Fairfield, Idaho | M2.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2003 | 55 km SSE of Oakley, Idaho | M2.6 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 20 km SSW of Clayton, Idaho | M2.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
56 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 18, 1991 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1990 | EF2 | 19 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1968 | EF2 | 66 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1990 | EF1 | 10 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1988 | EF1 | 20 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1988 | EF1 | 24 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1987 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1986 | EF1 | 52 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1986 | EF1 | 22 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1985 | EF1 | 33 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1985 | EF1 | 20 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1972 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1961 | EF1 | 53 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1961 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1957 | EF1 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1956 | EF1 | 16 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2019 | EF0 | 43 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 54 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 121 km |
| Wapi Lava Field | Shield | 1,604 m (5,262 ft) | -300 | 122 km |
| Hell's Half Acre | Shield | 1,631 m (5,351 ft) | -3250 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MURPHY COMPLEX (567,409 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | MURPHY COMPLEX | 567,409 | 85 km |
| 2010 | LONG BUTTE | 302,546 | 30 km |
| 2005 | CLOVER | 199,023 | 45 km |
| 1996 | RICHFIELDS | 178,385 | 69 km |
| 2012 | KINYON ROAD | 171,409 | 43 km |
| 1992 | BLACK RIDGE | 147,833 | 80 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER CREEK | 111,286 | 94 km |
| 2012 | FLAT TOP 2 | 102,340 | 72 km |
| 2020 | BADGER | 86,836 | 74 km |
| 2012 | CAVE CANYON | 84,780 | 72 km |
| 1995 | TUANA COMPLEX | 80,638 | 71 km |
| 1990 | THORN CREEK | 70,365 | 49 km |
| 2019 | POT HOLE | 67,826 | 63 km |
| 1987 | BROWNS CRK | 66,024 | 65 km |
| 2011 | BIG HILL | 65,416 | 93 km |
| 2018 | SHARPS | 63,895 | 100 km |
| 2007 | HIGHWAY 93 COMPLEX (WEST BASIN) | 63,143 | 99 km |
| 1985 | CROWS NEST | 62,780 | 59 km |
| 2006 | SAILOR CAP | 62,699 | 54 km |
| 1986 | BLUE BUTTE | 62,445 | 50 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Wendell has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.2").