Copper, ID
Historical community (former settlement) in Idaho County, Idaho
Copper is a historical community (former settlement) in Idaho County, Idaho. It is 11.9 miles E of White Bird, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83522.
Copper at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Idaho County
- ZIP code
- 83522
- Nearest town
- White Bird (11.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 45.7514, -116.5472
Weather in Copper now
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Copper weather by the hour
Copper weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Copper.
This week in Copper
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Copper
What is the weather usually like in Copper?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 81°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 22.6 inprecipitation per year · 575 mm
- 61.4 insnowfall per year · 156 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Copper: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COTTONWOOD 2 WSW, ID US (USC00102159), adjusted for the elevation of Copper.
Copper weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Copper through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:21 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| February | 7:46 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| March | 7:56 AM | 7:53 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:34 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:39 PM | 15 h 45 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:34 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 8:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 7:44 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| December | 8:18 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Copper?
Copper has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 22.6 inches (575 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 61 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Copper 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 Copper
The closest live webcam is Wallowa: ORE3 at Flora MP 9.4, 35.8 miles W of Copper.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Copper.
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Questions about Copper
Where is Copper, ID?
Copper is a historical community (former settlement) in Idaho County, Idaho, 11.9 miles E of White Bird.
What county is Copper in?
Copper is in Idaho County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Copper, ID?
The ZIP code for Copper is 83522.
What is the nearest town to Copper?
White Bird, 11.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Copper?
Yes. The closest is Wallowa: ORE3 at Flora MP 9.4, 35.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Copper?
August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Copper?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Copper?
About 22.6 inches (575 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Copper?
Yes, about 61 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Copper?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Copper have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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