Rocky Ford, KS
Unincorporated community in Riley County, Kansas
Rocky Ford is a small unincorporated community in Riley County, Kansas. It is 3.5 miles S of Manhattan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66506.
Rocky Ford at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Riley County
- ZIP code
- 66506
- Nearest town
- Manhattan (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.2375, -96.5894
Weather in Rocky Ford now
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Rocky Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rocky Ford.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rocky Ford
What is the weather usually like in Rocky Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 33.8 inprecipitation per year · 859 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rocky Ford: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUTTLE CREEK LAKE, KS US (USC00148259), adjusted for the elevation of Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rocky Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rocky Ford?
Rocky Ford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 33.8 inches (859 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Rocky Ford is May–June 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 Rocky Ford
The closest live webcam is Manhattan: K-18 at - Bridge over Kansas River, 4.7 miles S of Rocky Ford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rocky Ford.
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Questions about Rocky Ford
Where is Rocky Ford, KS?
Rocky Ford is an unincorporated community in Riley County, Kansas, 3.5 miles S of Manhattan.
What county is Rocky Ford in?
Rocky Ford is in Riley County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Rocky Ford, KS?
The ZIP code for Rocky Ford is 66506.
What is the nearest town to Rocky Ford?
Manhattan, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rocky Ford?
Yes. The closest is Manhattan: K-18 at - Bridge over Kansas River, 4.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rocky Ford?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rocky Ford?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Rocky Ford?
About 33.8 inches (859 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rocky Ford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Ford?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rocky Ford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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