Alder City, ID
Historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho
Alder City is a historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho. It is 5.4 miles NW of Mackay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83255.
Alder City at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Custer County
- ZIP code
- 83255
- Nearest town
- Mackay (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 43.8725, -113.5194
Weather in Alder City now
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Alder City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alder City.
This week in Alder City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alder City
What is the weather usually like in Alder City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 9.9 inprecipitation per year · 251 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alder City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MACKAY LOST RVR RS, ID US (USC00105462), adjusted for the elevation of Alder City.
Alder City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alder City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 7:30 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:47 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 7:59 AM | 4:58 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Alder City?
Alder City has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 9.9 inches (251 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Alder City is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alder City
The closest live webcam is Butte City, 22.6 miles SE of Alder City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alder City.
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Questions about Alder City
Where is Alder City, ID?
Alder City is a historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho, 5.4 miles NW of Mackay.
What county is Alder City in?
Alder City is in Custer County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Alder City, ID?
The ZIP code for Alder City is 83255.
What is the nearest town to Alder City?
Mackay, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alder City?
Yes. The closest is Butte City, 22.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alder City?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Alder City?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Alder City?
About 9.9 inches (251 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Alder City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alder City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alder City have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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