Idaho Now
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Right Now
Today: Sunny, high near 74°F, low around 43°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
No active alerts right now.
Recent Earthquakes
No recent earthquakes recorded.
Active Wildfires
- Tartar — Washington158,027 ac (98% contained)
- Wildhorse — Lincoln107,562 ac (70% contained)
- CROOKED — Boise7,430 ac (12% contained)
- Cascade — Idaho6,800 ac (50% contained)
- FLINT — Owyhee6,763 ac (35% contained)
- Moose Mountain — Clearwater5,486 ac (8% contained)
- Upper Smith — Boundary4,701 ac (36% contained)
- Grotto — Idaho3,171 ac (0% contained)
- Silver — Boundary2,424 ac (0% contained)
- Wolf Creek — Idaho2,280 ac (25% contained)
Source: National Interagency Fire Center.
Disaster Declarations
- TARTAR FIRESun Aug 02 2026Washington (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDESTue Jun 30 2026Clearwater (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDESTue Jun 30 2026Kootenai (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDESTue Jun 30 2026Nez Perce (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDESTue Jun 30 2026Bonner (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDESTue Jun 30 2026Latah (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDESTue Jun 30 2026Benewah (County)
- STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Idaho (County)
- STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Kootenai (County)
- STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Latah (County)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
More for Idaho
258 EPA-registered Toxic Release Inventory facilities in Idaho.
Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a state-level retail gasoline series for Idaho. See national gas prices.
Electricity
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Economy
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Idaho-specific series.
Housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Population & Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Race & Ethnicity
Major Cities
Airports
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in Idaho right now?
As of the latest update, it's 60.8°F and Clear in Idaho. Today's forecast: Sunny.
What is the population of Idaho?
Idaho has a population of approximately 1,854,109, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How much does electricity cost in Idaho?
Residential electricity in Idaho costs about 11.82¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in Idaho?
The median home value in Idaho is $418,600, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Idaho is 3.6%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in Idaho?
No active National Weather Service alerts for Idaho at this time.