Cape Horn, ID
Historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho
Cape Horn is a historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho. It is 17.3 miles SE of Stanley, the nearest town.
Cape Horn at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Custer County
- Nearest town
- Stanley (17.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 44.4050, -115.1672
Weather in Cape Horn now
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Cape Horn weather by the hour
Cape Horn weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cape Horn.
This week in Cape Horn
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cape Horn
What is the weather usually like in Cape Horn?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -3°F average low
- 18.2 inprecipitation per year · 462 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cape Horn: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STANLEY, ID US (USC00108676), adjusted for the elevation of Cape Horn.
Cape Horn weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Horn through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:11 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 7:38 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:28 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:24 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:54 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:35 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 8:08 AM | 5:03 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Cape Horn?
Cape Horn has a mediterranean subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -3°F (-19°C).
It gets about 18.2 inches (462 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Cape Horn 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 Cape Horn
The closest live webcam is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 21.8 miles SE of Cape Horn.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cape Horn.
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Questions about Cape Horn
Where is Cape Horn, ID?
Cape Horn is a historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho, 17.3 miles SE of Stanley.
What county is Cape Horn in?
Cape Horn is in Custer County, Idaho.
What is the nearest town to Cape Horn?
Stanley, 17.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cape Horn?
Yes. The closest is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 21.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cape Horn?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Cape Horn?
January, with an average low of -3°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Cape Horn?
About 18.2 inches (462 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Cape Horn?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Cape Horn?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cape Horn have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
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