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Weather & Climate in Yellow Pine, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yellow Pine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°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 24.0 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 5,399 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,399 ft (1,646 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 377/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9607°N, 115.4854°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 103 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,688 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Mar 31, 2020 | Stanley, Idaho | M6.5 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Jan 3, 2015 | 9 km E of Challis, Idaho | M5.0 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho | M4.9 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1994 | 18 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2014 | 15 km NNW of Challis, Idaho | M4.8 | 99 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 1992 | 20 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 27 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.6 | 67 km | 8 km |
| Dec 28, 1991 | southern Idaho | M4.4 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 13 km NW of Challis, Idaho | M4.4 | 100 km | 7 km |
| May 6, 1992 | 17 km E of Challis, Idaho | M4.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 73 km | 7 km |
| May 21, 2020 | 26 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 68 km | 6 km |
| May 14, 2020 | 31 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.4 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Clayton, Idaho | M4.3 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho | M4.3 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1992 | 11 km NE of Challis, Idaho | M4.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 1995 | 33 km NNE of Stanley, Idaho | M4.3 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 11 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 10 km NW of Stanley, Idaho | M4.2 | 84 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
3 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 4, 2006 | EF2 | 97 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1958 | EF1 | 69 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1992 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MUSTANG COMPLEX (377,632 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | MUSTANG COMPLEX | 377,632 | 96 km |
| 2007 | EAST ZONE COMPLEX (RAINES) | 318,724 | 24 km |
| 2007 | CASCADE COMPLEX (MONUMENTAL) | 317,157 | 24 km |
| 2000 | DIAMOND COMPLEX (DIAMOND PEAK) | 271,361 | 48 km |
| 2012 | HALSTEAD | 190,156 | 69 km |
| 2016 | PIONEER | 189,596 | 92 km |
| 2000 | CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX (CLEAR CREEK) | 170,322 | 94 km |
| 1994 | CORRAL CREEK-BLACKWELL COMPLEX | 140,101 | 48 km |
| 1994 | PORPHYRY SOUTH | 129,849 | 29 km |
| 2007 | RATTLESNAKE | 102,523 | 66 km |
| 2021 | BOUNDARY | 97,995 | 47 km |
| 2015 | TEPEE SPRINGS | 94,878 | 63 km |
| 2017 | HIGHLINE | 93,699 | 52 km |
| 2000 | FLOSSIE COMPLEX | 90,611 | 55 km |
| 2000 | BURGDORF JUNCTION | 67,284 | 48 km |
| 1987 | DEADWOOD | 57,051 | 53 km |
| 2000 | SALMON CHALLIS WILDERNESS COMPLEX (LITTLE PISTOL) | 53,790 | 33 km |
| 2007 | SHOWER BATH COMPLEX (SHOWER BATH) | 50,967 | 83 km |
| 2012 | SHEEP | 50,769 | 87 km |
| 2007 | SHOWER BATH COMPLEX (RED BLUFF) | 50,106 | 55 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Yellow Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.0").