Custer, WA
Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington
Custer is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 0.9 miles S of Lakewood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98499.
Custer at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- ZIP code
- 98499
- Nearest town
- Lakewood (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.1767, -122.5264
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 36°F average low
- 42.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,067 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 TACOMA NARROWS AP, WA US (USW00094274), adjusted for the elevation of Custer.
Custer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Custer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:49 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Custer?
Custer has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
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 University Place › North, 1.6 miles N of Custer.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Custer.
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Questions about Custer
Where is Custer, WA?
Custer is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 0.9 miles S of Lakewood.
What county is Custer in?
Custer is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Custer, WA?
The ZIP code for Custer is 98499.
What is the nearest town to Custer?
Lakewood, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Custer?
Yes. The closest is University Place › North, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Custer?
July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Custer?
December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Custer?
About 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
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?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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