Rice, MD
Unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland
Rice is a small unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland. It is 0.5 miles E of Rosemont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21716.
Rice at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Frederick County
- ZIP code
- 21716
- Nearest town
- Rosemont (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.3331, -77.6328
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 · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rice: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHARPSBURG 5 S, MD US (USC00188207), adjusted for the elevation of Rice.
Rice weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rice through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
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 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rice is May–June and August–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 Purcellville: VA-287 - SB - VA-7, 13.3 miles S of Rice.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rice.
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Questions about Rice
Where is Rice, MD?
Rice is an unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, 0.5 miles E of Rosemont.
What county is Rice in?
Rice is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Rice, MD?
The ZIP code for Rice is 21716.
What is the nearest town to Rice?
Rosemont, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rice?
Yes. The closest is Purcellville: VA-287 - SB - VA-7, 13.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rice?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rice?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rice?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rice?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rice?
May–June and August–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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