Oil City, TX
Unincorporated community in Hutchinson County, Texas
Oil City is a small unincorporated community in Hutchinson County, Texas. It is 3.2 miles S of Sanford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 79078.
Oil City at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Hutchinson County
- ZIP code
- 79078
- Nearest town
- Sanford (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7469, -101.5131
Weather in Oil City now
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Oil City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oil City.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oil City
What is the weather usually like in Oil City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 19.2 inprecipitation per year · 488 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oil City: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANFORD DAM, TX US (USC00418040), adjusted for the elevation of Oil City.
Oil City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oil City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:29 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:54 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:11 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:39 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:28 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 6:40 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 7:03 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:27 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Oil City?
Oil City has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 19.2 inches (488 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Oil 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 Oil City
The closest live webcam is Potter › North: US287 -20 Mi. S of Dumas, 27.3 miles SW of Oil City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oil City.
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Questions about Oil City
Where is Oil City, TX?
Oil City is an unincorporated community in Hutchinson County, Texas, 3.2 miles S of Sanford.
What county is Oil City in?
Oil City is in Hutchinson County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Oil City, TX?
The ZIP code for Oil City is 79078.
What is the nearest town to Oil City?
Sanford, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oil City?
Yes. The closest is Potter › North: US287 -20 Mi. S of Dumas, 27.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oil City?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Oil City?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Oil City?
About 19.2 inches (488 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Oil City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Oil City?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oil City have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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