Climate data for Amalia, KS (1981-2010 normals) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °F (°C) 89
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Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Amalia is located in central Kansas on the east bank of the Kaw River. It is the seat of Crawford County and had a population of 7,055 as of the 2010 census.
Amalia is located at (38.212811, -97.967864).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.
Amalia has a humid continental climate, typical of central Kansas. The warmest month is July with a temperature of and the coldest is January with a temperature of . The average annual temperature is .
Amalia is served by USD 349 K-12 School District and USD 238 K-12 School District. Interstate 70 passes through the city, with access from Exit 149. The city is also served by Kansas Highway 9 and Kansas Highway 85.
Closest cities are Liberal, Topeka, and Junction City.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower spent his last childhood years in Amalia.
Amalia is also the home of Bob Dole, the only U.S. presidential candidate to be defeated in two elections by Bill Clinton.
Amalia's Recreation Department operates a city-owned pool, tennis courts, a football field, a soccer field, and a basketball court. The city is also home to St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and a cemetery.
Amalia is home to two major business complexes: one operated by Crawford County and the other by BNSF Railway.
Clothing and accessory manufacturer, JBH Factory Outlet, is headquartered in Amalia.
Climate data for Amalia, KS (1981-2010 normals) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °F (°C) 89
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.