Crystal, ID
Historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho
Crystal is a historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho. It is 2.9 miles W of Clayton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83227.
Crystal at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Custer County
- ZIP code
- 83227
- Nearest town
- Clayton (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 44.2675, -114.3250
Weather in Crystal now
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Crystal weather by the hour
Crystal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Crystal.
This week in Crystal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Crystal
What is the weather usually like in Crystal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 6.9 inprecipitation per year · 176 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Crystal: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHALLIS AP, ID US (USW00004114), adjusted for the elevation of Crystal.
Crystal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Crystal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 9:24 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:31 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 8:04 AM | 5:00 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Crystal?
Crystal has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 6.9 inches (176 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Crystal 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 Crystal
The closest live webcam is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 30.6 miles W of Crystal.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Crystal.
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Questions about Crystal
Where is Crystal, ID?
Crystal is a historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho, 2.9 miles W of Clayton.
What county is Crystal in?
Crystal is in Custer County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Crystal, ID?
The ZIP code for Crystal is 83227.
What is the nearest town to Crystal?
Clayton, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Crystal?
Yes. The closest is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 30.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Crystal?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Crystal?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Crystal?
About 6.9 inches (176 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Crystal?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Crystal?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Crystal have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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