Rice, IL
Unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Rice is a small unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It is 5.2 miles NE of The Galena Territory, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 61036.
Rice at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Jo Daviess County
- ZIP code
- 61036
- Nearest town
- The Galena Territory (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.3392, -90.3944
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 · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 39.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,006 mm
- 37.9 insnowfall per year · 96 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rice: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALENA, IL US (USC00113312), adjusted for the elevation of Rice.
Rice weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rice through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rice?
Rice has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rice is June to September. 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 Dubuque: DQ - US 151 @ MM 94.4 (US 61 - North), 16.3 miles W of Rice.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rice.
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Questions about Rice
Where is Rice, IL?
Rice is an unincorporated community in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, 5.2 miles NE of The Galena Territory.
What county is Rice in?
Rice is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Rice, IL?
The ZIP code for Rice is 61036.
What is the nearest town to Rice?
The Galena Territory, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rice?
Yes. The closest is Dubuque: DQ - US 151 @ MM 94.4 (US 61 - North), 16.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rice?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Rice?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Rice?
About 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rice?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rice?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rice have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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