Rice, KS

Unincorporated community in Cloud County, Kansas

Rice is a small unincorporated community in Cloud County, Kansas. It is 4.9 miles W of Concordia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66901.

Rice at a glance

State
Kansas
County
Cloud County
ZIP code
66901
Nearest town
Concordia (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.5722, -97.5553

Weather in Rice now

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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?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°34°55°75°95°39°19°Jan44°22°Feb55°32°Mar65°41°Apr75°52°May86°63°Jun90°67°Jul88°65°Aug80°56°Sep67°44°Oct53°31°Nov41°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.9"Feb1.5"Mar2.5"Apr4.3"May3.8"Jun4.1"Jul3.5"Aug2.8"Sep2.0"Oct1.2"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Rice: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CONCORDIA MUNI AP, KS US (USW00013984), adjusted for the elevation of Rice.

Rice weather month by month

January
39° 19°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.4 in of snow
February
44° 22°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
March
55° 32°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
April
65° 41°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
75° 52°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 63°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
90° 67°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
88° 65°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 56°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 44°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
53° 31°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
December
41° 22°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rice through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:47 AM5:32 PM9 h 44 min
February7:20 AM6:08 PM10 h 47 min
March7:39 AM7:38 PM11 h 58 min
April6:50 AM8:09 PM13 h 18 min
May6:14 AM8:39 PM14 h 24 min
June6:00 AM9:00 PM15 h 0 min
July6:14 AM8:58 PM14 h 44 min
August6:41 AM8:27 PM13 h 46 min
September7:10 AM7:40 PM12 h 29 min
October7:39 AM6:52 PM11 h 13 min
November7:13 AM5:16 PM10 h 3 min
December7:42 AM5:08 PM9 h 26 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 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 28.4 inches (721 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rice is May–June 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 Delphos: US-81 and US-24, 15.5 miles S of Rice.

Delphos: US-81 and US-24Delphos · 15.5 mi SOn Windy
Belleville: US-81 north ofBelleville · 19.5 mi NOn Windy
Chester: US 81 - N of NE-KS lineChester · 30.3 mi NOn Windy
Washington: US-36 inWashington · 31.2 mi NEOn Windy
Solomon: I-70 at - Exit 266Solomon · 45.5 mi SOn Windy
Belvidere › North: US 81: W of - Hwy 81 NorthBelvidere · 47.3 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rice.

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Questions about Rice

Where is Rice, KS?

Rice is an unincorporated community in Cloud County, Kansas, 4.9 miles W of Concordia.

What county is Rice in?

Rice is in Cloud County, Kansas.

What is the ZIP code of Rice, KS?

The ZIP code for Rice is 66901.

What is the nearest town to Rice?

Concordia, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rice?

Yes. The closest is Delphos: US-81 and US-24, 15.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rice?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Rice?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Rice?

About 28.4 inches (721 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Rice?

Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rice?

May–June and September–October, 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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