Custer, ID

Unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho

Custer is a small unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho. It is 16.6 miles SW of Stanley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83278.

Custer at a glance

State
Idaho
County
Custer County
ZIP code
83278
Nearest town
Stanley (16.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Boise
Coordinates
44.3875, -114.6950

Weather in Custer now

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Custer weather by the hour

Custer weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Custer.

This week in Custer

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Custer

What is the weather usually like in Custer?

Dsc
Mediterranean subarctic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-8°15°39°62°85°26°-3°Jan33°-1°Feb43°9°Mar50°18°Apr60°26°May69°31°Jun80°34°Jul79°32°Aug70°25°Sep56°19°Oct38°10°Nov25°-2°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.8"Jan1.4"Feb2.0"Mar1.7"Apr1.7"May1.5"Jun0.6"Jul0.6"Aug1.0"Sep1.6"Oct2.0"Nov2.3"Dec

Best time to visit Custer: 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 Custer.

Custer weather month by month

January
26° -3°F
1.8 in of rain
February
33° -1°F
1.4 in of rain
March
43° 9°F
2.0 in of rain
April
50° 18°F
1.7 in of rain
May
60° 26°F
1.7 in of rain
June
69° 31°F
1.5 in of rain
July
80° 34°F
0.6 in of rain
August
79° 32°F
0.6 in of rain
September
70° 25°F
1.0 in of rain
October
56° 19°F
1.6 in of rain
November
38° 10°F
2.0 in of rain
December
25° -2°F
2.3 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Custer through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:09 AM5:27 PM9 h 17 min
February7:36 AM6:09 PM10 h 32 min
March7:48 AM7:46 PM11 h 57 min
April6:52 AM8:24 PM13 h 32 min
May6:09 AM9:00 PM14 h 51 min
June5:52 AM9:26 PM15 h 34 min
July6:07 AM9:22 PM15 h 15 min
August6:40 AM8:45 PM14 h 4 min
September7:16 AM7:50 PM12 h 34 min
October7:52 AM6:56 PM11 h 3 min
November7:33 AM5:13 PM9 h 39 min
December8:06 AM5:01 PM8 h 55 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).

What is the weather like in Custer?

Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer

The closest live webcam is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 20.1 miles SW of Custer.

Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake LodgeStanley · 20.1 mi SWOn Windy
Blaine County › South-east: Smiley Creek Airportunknown · 33.4 mi SOn Windy
Blaine County › South: Galena Lodgeunknown · 35.7 mi SOn Windy
Valley County › North: Johnson Creek Airport-3U2unknown · 53.2 mi NWOn Windy
Valley › Westunknown · 64.6 mi WOn Windy
Elmore: Simco Roadunknown · 95.5 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Custer.

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Questions about Custer

Where is Custer, ID?

Custer is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho, 16.6 miles SW of Stanley.

What county is Custer in?

Custer is in Custer County, Idaho.

What is the ZIP code of Custer, ID?

The ZIP code for Custer is 83278.

What is the nearest town to Custer?

Stanley, 16.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Custer?

Yes. The closest is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 20.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Custer?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Custer?

January, with an average low of -3°F (-19°C).

How much does it rain in Custer?

About 18.2 inches (462 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Custer?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Custer?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Custer have?

Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).

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