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South Dakota, United States

Custer

Custer is a village in South Dakota, United States, 5,315 ft above sea level. It has a population of about 1,919 (2020). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now34°F
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population1,919
Local time16:10
43.77° N, 103.60° WElevation 5,315 ftUTC−6 · Mountain Daylight Time
Postal code57730
The year in Custerweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low56° / 33°
Rain this month36mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Custer at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month80°F

Average high in July

Coolest month15°F

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

96 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

9 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 12 km

Weather in Custer

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
34°F

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct36°26°2.3 mm
Tue27 Oct56°29°
Wed28 Oct56°37°
Thu29 Oct58°34°
Fri30 Oct53°37°
Sat31 Oct64°40°
Sun1 Nov63°42°8.3 mm
Mon2 Nov38°29°18.3 mm
Tue3 Nov43°35°2 mm
Wed4 Nov55°32°

When to go to Custer

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514941365870647284625051
High37°37°45°52°61°72°80°79°71°56°45°37°
Low15°15°22°29°39°48°55°53°44°33°23°15°
Rain (mm)91627509681745740361612
Wet days33610131312107633

What's on in Custer

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Custer

All monuments

More museums: The Indian Museum of North America

Outdoors around Custer

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Sunrise PointViewpoints
0.5 km
Big Rock LookoutViewpoints
0.6 km
Rocky Knolls Golf CourseGolf courses
2.4 km
Big Pine CampgroundCamp sites
4.2 km
Custer's Gulch RV Park and CampgroundCamp sites
4.4 km
Aquarium RockClimbing
9.1 km

Nature around Custer

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Custer

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Custer

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Custer

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Custer from above

Postal code

57730

Getting to Custer

Rapid City Regional AirportRAP
53 km
Chadron Municipal AirportCDR
111 km
Northeast Wyoming Regional AirportGCC
168 km
Hill CityRailway station
19 km
KeystoneRailway station
20 km

Places near Custer

Places with a climate like Custer

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Custer?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Custer.
What is the hottest month in Custer?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F and lows of 55°F.
What is the coldest month in Custer?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 37°F and lows of 15°F.
What is the rainiest month in Custer?
May is the wettest month with about 3.8 in of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Custer?
The postal code of Custer is 57730.