Obsidian, ID

Unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho

Obsidian is a small unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho. It is 10.5 miles NW of Stanley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83637.

Obsidian at a glance

State
Idaho
County
Custer County
ZIP code
83637
Nearest town
Stanley (10.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Boise
Coordinates
44.0789, -114.8464

Weather in Obsidian now

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Obsidian weather by the hour

Obsidian weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Obsidian

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Obsidian

What is the weather usually like in Obsidian?

Dsb
Warm-summer Mediterranean continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°21°42°64°85°29°4°Jan35°7°Feb42°14°Mar49°21°Apr60°30°May69°35°Jun80°39°Jul80°37°Aug70°31°Sep55°24°Oct39°14°Nov28°6°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.7"Jan1.3"Feb2.2"Mar1.7"Apr1.5"May1.6"Jun0.6"Jul0.5"Aug1.0"Sep1.6"Oct2.2"Nov1.9"Dec

Best time to visit Obsidian: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STANLEY RS, ID US (USW00004112), adjusted for the elevation of Obsidian.

Obsidian weather month by month

January
29° 4°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
35° 7°F
1.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
42° 14°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
49° 21°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
60° 30°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
69° 35°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
80° 39°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
80° 37°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
70° 31°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
55° 24°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
39° 14°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
28° 6°F
1.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Obsidian through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:09 AM5:28 PM9 h 19 min
February7:36 AM6:10 PM10 h 33 min
March7:49 AM7:46 PM11 h 57 min
April6:53 AM8:24 PM13 h 31 min
May6:10 AM9:00 PM14 h 49 min
June5:53 AM9:26 PM15 h 32 min
July6:09 AM9:21 PM15 h 12 min
August6:42 AM8:45 PM14 h 3 min
September7:17 AM7:51 PM12 h 33 min
October7:53 AM6:57 PM11 h 4 min
November7:33 AM5:14 PM9 h 41 min
December8:05 AM5:03 PM8 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in Obsidian?

Obsidian has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-15°C).

It gets about 17.9 inches (454 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Obsidian 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 Obsidian

The closest live webcam is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 5.8 miles NW of Obsidian.

Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake LodgeStanley · 5.8 mi NWOn Windy
Blaine County › South-east: Smiley Creek Airportunknown · 12.0 mi SOn Windy
Blaine County › South: Galena Lodgeunknown · 17.2 mi SEOn Windy
Valley › Westunknown · 60.3 mi WOn Windy
Valley County › North: Johnson Creek Airport-3U2unknown · 65.6 mi NWOn Windy
Elmore: Simco Roadunknown · 75.0 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Obsidian

Where is Obsidian, ID?

Obsidian is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho, 10.5 miles NW of Stanley.

What county is Obsidian in?

Obsidian is in Custer County, Idaho.

What is the ZIP code of Obsidian, ID?

The ZIP code for Obsidian is 83637.

What is the nearest town to Obsidian?

Stanley, 10.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Obsidian?

Yes. The closest is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 5.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Obsidian?

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

What is the coldest month in Obsidian?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Obsidian?

About 17.9 inches (454 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Obsidian?

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

When is the best time to visit Obsidian?

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

What climate does Obsidian have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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