Weather & Climate in White Bird, ID

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

White Bird experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 1,582 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,582 ft (482 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	729/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7627°N, 116.3004°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Lewis County County
Nearest Airport	Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 38.7"

Wettest Month (May) 2.76"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.8 / 100
Community Resilience	3.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Apr 11, 1995	20 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M4.2	128 km	5 km
Oct 27, 1994	11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon	M4.0	119 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	97 km	10 km
Nov 8, 1997	39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho	M3.8	87 km	5 km
Oct 4, 2002	15 km W of Cascade, Idaho	M3.8	140 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2023	11 km S of Donnelly, Idaho	M3.7	128 km	12 km
Dec 24, 1999	18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho	M3.5	79 km	3 km
Apr 1, 2020	30 km SSE of Yellow Pine, Idaho	M3.5	139 km	10 km
Apr 6, 2002	9 km NW of Cascade, Idaho	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Mar 17, 1995	5 km S of Cascade, Idaho	M3.5	145 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2007	12 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho	M3.5	146 km	5 km
Oct 4, 2002	15 km W of Cascade, Idaho	M3.4	141 km	5 km
Oct 4, 2002	20 km WSW of Cascade, Idaho	M3.4	144 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2001	18 km ESE of Donnelly, Idaho	M3.4	125 km	5 km
Sep 26, 1995	9 km E of McCall, Idaho	M3.4	99 km	5 km
Aug 27, 2000	16 km W of Richland, Oregon	M3.3	141 km	0 km
Sep 26, 1995	southern Idaho	M3.3	92 km	5 km
Jul 20, 1998	9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.3	115 km	12 km
Jun 16, 1992	10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon	M3.3	116 km	5 km
Oct 22, 1991	22 km E of Cascade, Idaho	M3.2	141 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 4, 2006	EF2	88 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1968	EF2	80 km	9.6 mi	0
May 8, 1962	EF2	81 km	9.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1969	EF1	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 12, 2016	EF0	65 km	1.0 mi	0
May 9, 2013	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	42 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	48 km	0.4 mi	0
May 6, 2009	EF0	98 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 29, 2007	EF0	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 21, 2006	EF0	85 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1992	EF0	85 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 22, 1992	EF0	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1991	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
May 1, 1991	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 11, 1979	EF0	22 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: EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) (318,724 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES)	318,724	87 km
2022	DOUBLE CREEK	171,012	39 km
1994	CORRAL CREEK-BLACKWELL COMPLEX	140,101	71 km
2000	MALONEY CREEK	131,397	44 km
1994	PORPHYRY SOUTH	129,849	86 km
2021	SHOVEL CREEK	109,829	49 km
2007	RATTLESNAKE	102,523	60 km
2015	TEPEE SPRINGS	94,878	52 km
2017	HIGHLINE	93,699	100 km
2000	FLOSSIE COMPLEX	90,611	97 km
2007	BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK)	79,114	47 km
2012	CACHE CREEK	75,521	49 km
2000	BURGDORF JUNCTION	67,284	66 km
2014	BIG COUGAR	65,397	50 km
2007	POE CABIN	59,704	20 km
1988	TEEPEE BUTTE	59,565	48 km
2012	SHEEP	50,769	23 km
2007	CHIMNEY COMPLEX	50,646	55 km
1996	SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK)	50,250	31 km
2015	KAMIAH GULCH	48,459	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	1.4 in
March	40°F (4°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
July	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in	Driest
August	69°F (20°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
September	60°F (15°C)	1.5 in
October	49°F (10°C)	1.7 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	1.8 in

White Bird has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.1").

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