Stanley, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Custer County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
281
Population
520/sq mi density
37°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 40.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,380 ft (1,945 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2118°N, 114.9341°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) 78 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Butte Crater Lava Field (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Butte Crater Lava Field | Shield | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) | -8400 | 124 km |
| Craters of the Moon | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,005 m (6,578 ft) | -130 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 17°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.5").