Silt, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Silt is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 4.8 miles NW of North Edwards, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93516.
Silt at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93516
- Nearest town
- North Edwards (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.9997, -117.7486
Weather in Silt now
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Silt weather by the hour
Silt weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Silt.
This week in Silt
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Silt
What is the weather usually like in Silt?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 5.8 inprecipitation per year · 146 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Silt: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOJAVE, CA US (USC00045756), adjusted for the elevation of Silt.
Silt weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Silt through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Silt?
Silt has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 5.8 inches (146 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Silt is April–May and October–November. 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 Silt
The closest live webcam is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 9.1 miles E of Silt.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Silt.
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Questions about Silt
Where is Silt, CA?
Silt is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 4.8 miles NW of North Edwards.
What county is Silt in?
Silt is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Silt, CA?
The ZIP code for Silt is 93516.
What is the nearest town to Silt?
North Edwards, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Silt?
Yes. The closest is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 9.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Silt?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Silt?
December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Silt?
About 5.8 inches (146 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Silt?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Silt?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Silt have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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