Rices Junction, CA

Unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California

Rices Junction is a small unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California. It is 1.3 miles S of Boulder Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95006.

Rices Junction at a glance

State
California
County
Santa Cruz County
ZIP code
95006
Nearest town
Boulder Creek (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
37.1528, -122.1331

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Rices Junction weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rices Junction.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rices Junction

What is the weather usually like in Rices Junction?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°48°63°79°94°65°37°Jan67°39°Feb71°40°Mar75°42°Apr80°46°May85°49°Jun88°51°Jul89°51°Aug89°49°Sep83°44°Oct71°40°Nov64°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.4"Jan9.7"Feb7.0"Mar3.3"Apr1.2"May0.2"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep2.2"Oct5.0"Nov10.4"Dec

Best time to visit Rices Junction: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEN LOMOND #4, CA US (USC00040673), adjusted for the elevation of Rices Junction.

Rices Junction weather month by month

January
65° 37°F
10.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
67° 39°F
9.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
71° 40°F
7.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
75° 42°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
80° 46°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
85° 49°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
88° 51°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
89° 51°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
89° 49°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
83° 44°F
2.2 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
71° 40°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
64° 37°F
10.4 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Rices Junction through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:16 PM9 h 57 min
February6:55 AM5:49 PM10 h 54 min
March7:17 AM7:17 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:44 PM13 h 12 min
May5:58 AM8:11 PM14 h 13 min
June5:46 AM8:31 PM14 h 45 min
July5:59 AM8:29 PM14 h 30 min
August6:24 AM8:01 PM13 h 37 min
September6:49 AM7:17 PM12 h 27 min
October7:15 AM6:33 PM11 h 17 min
November6:46 AM4:59 PM10 h 13 min
December7:13 AM4:54 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Rices Junction?

Rices Junction has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Rices Junction is April to June and 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 Rices Junction

The closest live webcam is Scotts Valley › South, 7.1 miles SE of Rices Junction.

Scotts Valley › SouthScotts Valley · 7.1 mi SEOn Windy
Chemeketa Park › South: TVB39 - SR-17 : AT BRUSH RDChemeketa Park · 7.9 mi EOn Windy
SR-17 · AT BRUSH RDSR-17 South · Los Gatos · 7.9 mi E
SR-17 · AT MOODY CURVESR-17 North · Los Gatos · 8.0 mi E
Redwood Estates › South: TVB34 - SR-17 : AT LOS GATOS FARMS DRRedwood Estates · 8.1 mi EOn Windy
SR-17 · AT LOS GATOS FARMS DRSR-17 South · Los Gatos · 8.1 mi E
Chemeketa Park › North: TVB94 - SR-17 : AT BEAR CREEK RDChemeketa Park · 8.2 mi EOn Windy
SR-17 · AT BEAR CREEK RDSR-17 North · Los Gatos · 8.2 mi E
SR-17 · AT N17 AT JCT 35SR-17 North · Los Gatos · 8.2 mi E

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Rices Junction.

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Questions about Rices Junction

Where is Rices Junction, CA?

Rices Junction is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California, 1.3 miles S of Boulder Creek.

What county is Rices Junction in?

Rices Junction is in Santa Cruz County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Rices Junction, CA?

The ZIP code for Rices Junction is 95006.

What is the nearest town to Rices Junction?

Boulder Creek, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rices Junction?

Yes. The closest is Scotts Valley › South, 7.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rices Junction?

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

What is the coldest month in Rices Junction?

December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Rices Junction?

About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Rices Junction?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rices Junction?

April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rices Junction have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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