Silver City, KY

Unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky

Silver City is a small unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky. It is 5.9 miles NW of Rochester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42273.

Silver City at a glance

State
Kentucky
County
Butler County
ZIP code
42273
Nearest town
Rochester (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.1378, -86.8317

Weather in Silver City now

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Silver City weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Silver City.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Silver City

What is the weather usually like in Silver City?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°57°75°94°44°24°Jan48°26°Feb58°34°Mar69°43°Apr78°53°May86°61°Jun89°65°Jul88°63°Aug82°56°Sep71°43°Oct58°33°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan4.0"Feb4.2"Mar5.1"Apr5.1"May4.7"Jun4.6"Jul3.9"Aug3.6"Sep4.1"Oct3.8"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Silver City: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCHESTER FERRY, KY US (USC00156882), adjusted for the elevation of Silver City.

Silver City weather month by month

January
44° 24°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
February
48° 26°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
March
58° 34°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
April
69° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
78° 53°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
86° 61°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 65°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 63°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 43°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 33°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
48° 27°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Silver City through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:58 AM4:55 PM9 h 57 min
February6:34 AM5:28 PM10 h 54 min
March6:56 AM6:55 PM11 h 59 min
April6:11 AM7:23 PM13 h 12 min
May5:37 AM7:50 PM14 h 12 min
June5:25 AM8:10 PM14 h 45 min
July5:37 AM8:08 PM14 h 30 min
August6:02 AM7:40 PM13 h 37 min
September6:28 AM6:56 PM12 h 28 min
October6:54 AM6:11 PM11 h 17 min
November6:25 AM4:38 PM10 h 13 min
December6:52 AM4:32 PM9 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Silver City?

Silver City has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 50.8 inches (1,291 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Silver City is May and August to 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 Silver City

The closest live webcam is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 40.4 miles E of Silver City.

Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United StatesBrownsville · 40.4 mi EOn Windy
HopkinsvilleHopkinsville · 40.9 mi SWOn Windy
Owensboro › East: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/WaterfrontOwensboro · 46.7 mi NOn Windy
Nashville › South-eastNashville · 63.0 mi SOn Windy
Evansville: Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW-TV)Evansville · 64.4 mi NWOn Windy
Evansville: Unknown: ky2-041-018-5-1 KENTUCKY STATE LINEEvansville · 65.4 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Silver City.

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Questions about Silver City

Where is Silver City, KY?

Silver City is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky, 5.9 miles NW of Rochester.

What county is Silver City in?

Silver City is in Butler County, Kentucky.

What is the ZIP code of Silver City, KY?

The ZIP code for Silver City is 42273.

What is the nearest town to Silver City?

Rochester, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Silver City?

Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 40.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Silver City?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Silver City?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Silver City?

About 50.8 inches (1,291 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Silver City?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Silver City?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Silver City have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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