Silica, MN
Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota
Silica is a small unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota. It is 8.9 miles SW of Goodland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55746.
Silica at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Itasca County
- ZIP code
- 55746
- Nearest town
- Goodland (8.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.2647, -93.0206
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 · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -4°F average low
- 24.8 inprecipitation per year · 629 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Silica: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HIBBING CHISHOLM HIBBING AP, MN US (USW00094931), adjusted for the elevation of Silica.
Silica weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Silica through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 4:50 PM | 8 h 58 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:26 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 7:50 AM | 4:24 PM | 8 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Silica?
Silica has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -4°F (-20°C).
It gets about 24.8 inches (629 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Silica is June to September. 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 Hibbing › South-east: US 169: T.H.169 WB @ 11th Ave, 9.8 miles N of Silica.
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Questions about Silica
Where is Silica, MN?
Silica is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, 8.9 miles SW of Goodland.
What county is Silica in?
Silica is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Silica, MN?
The ZIP code for Silica is 55746.
What is the nearest town to Silica?
Goodland, 8.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Silica?
Yes. The closest is Hibbing › South-east: US 169: T.H.169 WB @ 11th Ave, 9.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Silica?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Silica?
January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).
How much does it rain in Silica?
About 24.8 inches (629 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Silica?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Silica?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Silica have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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