Silica, KS
Unincorporated community in Rice County, Kansas
Silica is a small unincorporated community in Rice County, Kansas. It is 5.7 miles SE of Raymond, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 67524.
Silica at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Rice County
- ZIP code
- 67524
- Nearest town
- Raymond (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.3517, -98.4617
Weather in Silica now
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Silica weather by the hour
Silica weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Silica.
This week in Silica
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Silica
What is the weather usually like in Silica?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 29.0 inprecipitation per year · 737 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Silica: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STERLING, KS US (USC00147796), adjusted for the elevation of Silica.
Silica weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Silica through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Silica?
Silica has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 29.0 inches (737 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Silica 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 Silica
The closest live webcam is Anchorway: US-56 at Bridge 3 miles W of Great Bend, 19.3 miles W of Silica.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Silica.
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Questions about Silica
Where is Silica, KS?
Silica is an unincorporated community in Rice County, Kansas, 5.7 miles SE of Raymond.
What county is Silica in?
Silica is in Rice County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Silica, KS?
The ZIP code for Silica is 67524.
What is the nearest town to Silica?
Raymond, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Silica?
Yes. The closest is Anchorway: US-56 at Bridge 3 miles W of Great Bend, 19.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Silica?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Silica?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Silica?
About 29.0 inches (737 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Silica?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Silica?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Silica have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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