Houston, ID
Unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho
Houston is a small unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho. It is 2.7 miles NW of Mackay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83255.
Houston at a glance
- State
- Idaho
- County
- Custer County
- ZIP code
- 83255
- Nearest town
- Mackay (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Coordinates
- 43.8831, -113.5758
Weather in Houston now
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Houston weather by the hour
Houston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houston.
This week in Houston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houston
What is the weather usually like in Houston?
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 Houston: 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 Houston.
Houston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Houston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 7:31 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 | 9:20 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:40 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 | 5:10 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 8:00 AM | 4:59 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).
What is the weather like in Houston?
Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston
The closest live webcam is Butte City, 24.9 miles SE of Houston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Houston.
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Questions about Houston
Where is Houston, ID?
Houston is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho, 2.7 miles NW of Mackay.
What county is Houston in?
Houston is in Custer County, Idaho.
What is the ZIP code of Houston, ID?
The ZIP code for Houston is 83255.
What is the nearest town to Houston?
Mackay, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Houston?
Yes. The closest is Butte City, 24.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Houston?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Houston?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Houston?
About 9.9 inches (251 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Houston?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Houston have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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