Riceville, LA

Unincorporated community in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

Riceville is a small unincorporated community in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.3 miles S of Gueydan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70559.

Riceville at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Vermilion Parish
ZIP code
70559
Nearest town
Gueydan (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.0761, -92.5142

Weather in Riceville now

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Riceville weather by the hour

Riceville weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Riceville

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riceville

What is the weather usually like in Riceville?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

37°52°67°81°96°60°42°Jan64°45°Feb71°51°Mar77°58°Apr84°66°May89°72°Jun90°74°Jul91°73°Aug88°69°Sep80°59°Oct70°49°Nov62°44°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.3"Jan4.3"Feb3.8"Mar4.8"Apr5.5"May6.6"Jun5.4"Jul6.8"Aug5.8"Sep4.7"Oct4.9"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Riceville: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JENNINGS, LA US (USC00164700), adjusted for the elevation of Riceville.

Riceville weather month by month

January
60° 42°F
6.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
64° 45°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
71° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
77° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 66°F
5.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
89° 72°F
6.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
90° 74°F
5.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
91° 73°F
6.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
88° 69°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
80° 59°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 49°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
62° 44°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Riceville through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM5:33 PM10 h 28 min
February6:48 AM5:59 PM11 h 11 min
March7:18 AM7:19 PM12 h 1 min
April6:41 AM7:38 PM12 h 57 min
May6:14 AM7:57 PM13 h 42 min
June6:07 AM8:14 PM14 h 7 min
July6:17 AM8:14 PM13 h 56 min
August6:36 AM7:52 PM13 h 16 min
September6:53 AM7:16 PM12 h 23 min
October7:10 AM6:40 PM11 h 29 min
November6:34 AM5:15 PM10 h 40 min
December6:57 AM5:13 PM10 h 15 min

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

What is the weather like in Riceville?

Riceville has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (5°C).

It gets about 63.5 inches (1,613 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Riceville is March to May 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 Riceville

The closest live webcam is Duson: I-10 at LA 95, 22.5 miles NE of Riceville.

Duson: I-10 at LA 95Duson · 22.5 mi NEOn Windy
Lafayette: I-10 at Ambassador CafferyLafayette · 29.3 mi NEOn Windy
Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Iowa · 30.4 mi NWOn Windy
LaPlace: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)unknown · 30.4 mi NWOn Windy
Iowa: I-10 at US 165Iowa · 30.4 mi NWOn Windy
Lafayette: I-10 at I-49Lafayette · 32.3 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Riceville

Where is Riceville, LA?

Riceville is an unincorporated community in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, 3.3 miles S of Gueydan.

What county is Riceville in?

Riceville is in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Riceville, LA?

The ZIP code for Riceville is 70559.

What is the nearest town to Riceville?

Gueydan, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Riceville?

Yes. The closest is Duson: I-10 at LA 95, 22.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Riceville?

August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Riceville?

January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Riceville?

About 63.5 inches (1,613 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Riceville?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Riceville?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Riceville have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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