Custer, PA

Unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Custer is a small unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.1 miles SW of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18080.

Custer at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Lehigh County
ZIP code
18080, 18079
Nearest town
Washington (0.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.7417, -75.6392

Weather in Custer now

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Custer weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Custer

What is the weather usually like in Custer?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°32°51°69°87°36°19°Jan38°21°Feb47°28°Mar61°38°Apr71°48°May78°57°Jun82°62°Jul80°60°Aug73°53°Sep62°41°Oct50°32°Nov40°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan2.9"Feb3.9"Mar3.9"Apr4.3"May5.1"Jun4.6"Jul4.9"Aug5.6"Sep4.7"Oct3.9"Nov4.4"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 LEHIGHTON 1SSW, PA US (USC00364934), adjusted for the elevation of Custer.

Custer weather month by month

January
36° 19°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.8 in of snow
February
38° 21°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
March
47° 28°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
April
61° 38°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
71° 48°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 57°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 62°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
80° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 53°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
62° 41°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
50° 32°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
40° 24°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Custer through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:01 PM9 h 38 min
February6:54 AM5:38 PM10 h 44 min
March7:12 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:21 AM7:43 PM13 h 21 min
May5:43 AM8:14 PM14 h 30 min
June5:29 AM8:37 PM15 h 8 min
July5:42 AM8:34 PM14 h 51 min
August6:11 AM8:02 PM13 h 50 min
September6:42 AM7:13 PM12 h 31 min
October7:12 AM6:23 PM11 h 11 min
November6:48 AM4:46 PM9 h 57 min
December7:18 AM4:37 PM9 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Custer?

Custer has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.

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 Washington Township, 1.2 miles N of Custer.

Washington TownshipWashington Township · 1.2 mi NOn Windy
Washington TownshipWashington Township · 2.0 mi NOn Windy
East Penn TownshipEast Penn Township · 3.3 mi NOn Windy
East Penn TownshipEast Penn Township · 3.5 mi NOn Windy
Franklin TownshipFranklin Township · 6.7 mi NOn Windy
South Whitehall TownshipSouth Whitehall Township · 10.7 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Macungie TownshipUpper Macungie Township · 10.7 mi SOn Windy
South Whitehall TownshipSouth Whitehall Township · 10.7 mi SEOn Windy
South Whitehall TownshipSouth Whitehall Township · 10.7 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Custer

Where is Custer, PA?

Custer is an unincorporated community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 0.1 miles SW of Washington.

What county is Custer in?

Custer is in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Custer, PA?

The ZIP code for Custer is 18080.

What is the nearest town to Custer?

Washington, 0.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Custer?

Yes. The closest is Washington Township, 1.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Custer?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Custer?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Custer?

About 51.9 inches (1,318 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Custer?

Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.

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?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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