Empire City, KS
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas
Empire City is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas. It is 1.0 miles S of Galena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66739.
Empire City at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 66739
- Nearest town
- Galena (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0892, -94.6417
Weather in Empire City now
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Empire City weather by the hour
Empire City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Empire City.
This week in Empire City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Empire City
What is the weather usually like in Empire City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Empire City: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JOPLIN REGIONAL AIRPORT, MO US (USW00013987), adjusted for the elevation of Empire City.
Empire City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Empire City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Empire City?
Empire City has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Empire City is April–May and September–October. 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 Empire City
The closest live webcam is Riverton: US-69 SB at Baxter Springs MM 6.3, 3.8 miles W of Empire City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Empire City.
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Questions about Empire City
Where is Empire City, KS?
Empire City is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas, 1.0 miles S of Galena.
What county is Empire City in?
Empire City is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Empire City, KS?
The ZIP code for Empire City is 66739.
What is the nearest town to Empire City?
Galena, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Empire City?
Yes. The closest is Riverton: US-69 SB at Baxter Springs MM 6.3, 3.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Empire City?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Empire City?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Empire City?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Empire City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Empire City?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Empire City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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