Rice, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Rice is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 0.2 miles SE of Bessemer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35020.
Rice at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35020
- Nearest town
- Bessemer (0.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.3733, -86.9747
Weather in Rice now
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Rice weather by the hour
Rice weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rice.
This week in Rice
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rice
What is the weather usually like in Rice?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rice: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BESSEMER 3 WSW, AL US (USC00010764), adjusted for the elevation of Rice.
Rice weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rice through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:43 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rice?
Rice has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rice 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 Rice
The closest live webcam is Calera, 17.3 miles SE of Rice.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rice.
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- Shady Brook0.5 mi SE
- Thomas Acres0.6 mi NW
- Anns Trailer Court subdivision0.8 mi NE
- Raimund0.9 mi SE
- Raimund0.9 mi SE
- Bessemer Trailer Park subdivision0.9 mi NE
- Skyview1.0 mi N
- Smith Highlands subdivision1.2 mi NW
- Circle Heights subdivision1.4 mi N
- Dolonar1.4 mi NW
- West Lake Highlands1.6 mi N
- Rockdale1.9 mi S
- Muscoda2.1 mi E
- Flint Hill2.2 mi SW
Questions about Rice
Where is Rice, AL?
Rice is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 0.2 miles SE of Bessemer.
What county is Rice in?
Rice is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Rice, AL?
The ZIP code for Rice is 35020.
What is the nearest town to Rice?
Bessemer, 0.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rice?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 17.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rice?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rice?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Rice?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Rice?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rice?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rice have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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