Riceton, CA
Unincorporated community in Butte County, California
Riceton is a small unincorporated community in Butte County, California. It is 2.7 miles S of Biggs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95917.
Riceton at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Butte County
- ZIP code
- 95917
- Nearest town
- Biggs (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.4494, -121.7244
Weather in Riceton now
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Riceton weather by the hour
Riceton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riceton.
This week in Riceton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riceton
What is the weather usually like in Riceton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 40°F average low
- 25.7 inprecipitation per year · 652 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riceton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OROVILLE MUNI AP, CA US (USW00093210), adjusted for the elevation of Riceton.
Riceton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riceton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Riceton?
Riceton has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 25.7 inches (652 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Riceton 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 Riceton
The closest live webcam is Oroville Junction › North: Hwy 99 at Hwy 162, 3.6 miles NE of Riceton.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Riceton.
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Questions about Riceton
Where is Riceton, CA?
Riceton is an unincorporated community in Butte County, California, 2.7 miles S of Biggs.
What county is Riceton in?
Riceton is in Butte County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Riceton, CA?
The ZIP code for Riceton is 95917.
What is the nearest town to Riceton?
Biggs, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riceton?
Yes. The closest is Oroville Junction › North: Hwy 99 at Hwy 162, 3.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riceton?
July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Riceton?
December, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Riceton?
About 25.7 inches (652 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Riceton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Riceton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riceton have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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