White Knob, ID

Historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho

White Knob is a historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho. It is 3.1 miles NE of Mackay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83251.

White Knob at a glance

State
Idaho
County
Custer County
ZIP code
83251
Nearest town
Mackay (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Boise
Coordinates
43.8925, -113.6694

Weather in White Knob now

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White Knob weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in White Knob

What is the weather usually like in White Knob?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

3°24°46°67°88°30°8°Jan34°12°Feb44°22°Mar55°29°Apr65°37°May73°43°Jun83°50°Jul82°48°Aug72°40°Sep58°31°Oct41°19°Nov29°10°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.5"Feb0.7"Mar0.9"Apr1.2"May1.4"Jun0.6"Jul0.7"Aug0.8"Sep0.8"Oct0.5"Nov0.9"Dec

Best time to visit White Knob: 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 White Knob.

White Knob weather month by month

January
30° 8°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
34° 12°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
44° 22°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
55° 29°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
65° 37°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
73° 43°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
83° 50°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
82° 48°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
72° 40°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
58° 31°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
41° 19°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
29° 10°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in White Knob through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:03 AM5:24 PM9 h 20 min
February7:31 AM6:06 PM10 h 34 min
March7:44 AM7:42 PM11 h 57 min
April6:49 AM8:19 PM13 h 30 min
May6:06 AM8:55 PM14 h 48 min
June5:49 AM9:20 PM15 h 30 min
July6:04 AM9:16 PM15 h 11 min
August6:37 AM8:40 PM14 h 2 min
September7:12 AM7:46 PM12 h 33 min
October7:48 AM6:52 PM11 h 4 min
November7:28 AM5:10 PM9 h 42 min
December8:00 AM4:59 PM8 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in White Knob?

White Knob 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 White Knob 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 White Knob

The closest live webcam is Butte City, 28.6 miles SE of White Knob.

Butte CityButte City · 28.6 mi SEOn Windy
Blaine County › South: Galena Lodgeunknown · 49.1 mi WOn Windy
Blaine County › South-east: Smiley Creek Airportunknown · 56.2 mi WOn Windy
Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake LodgeStanley · 64.5 mi WOn Windy
AshtonAshton · 105.8 mi EOn Windy
Valley County › North: Johnson Creek Airport-3U2unknown · 114.1 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from White Knob.

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Questions about White Knob

Where is White Knob, ID?

White Knob is a historical community (former settlement) in Custer County, Idaho, 3.1 miles NE of Mackay.

What county is White Knob in?

White Knob is in Custer County, Idaho.

What is the ZIP code of White Knob, ID?

The ZIP code for White Knob is 83251.

What is the nearest town to White Knob?

Mackay, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near White Knob?

Yes. The closest is Butte City, 28.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in White Knob?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in White Knob?

January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in White Knob?

About 9.9 inches (251 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in White Knob?

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

When is the best time to visit White Knob?

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

What climate does White Knob have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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