Rice Lake, MN

Unincorporated community in Dodge County, Minnesota

Rice Lake is a small unincorporated community in Dodge County, Minnesota. It is 5.1 miles SE of Claremont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55924.

Rice Lake at a glance

State
Minnesota
County
Dodge County
ZIP code
55924
Nearest town
Claremont (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.1106, -93.0458

Weather in Rice Lake now

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Rice Lake weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rice Lake

What is the weather usually like in Rice Lake?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

0°22°44°65°87°22°5°Jan27°9°Feb40°22°Mar55°34°Apr68°47°May78°58°Jun82°62°Jul79°60°Aug73°51°Sep59°38°Oct42°25°Nov28°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.9"Feb2.0"Mar3.2"Apr4.6"May5.3"Jun4.8"Jul4.8"Aug3.8"Sep2.5"Oct1.6"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OWATONNA, MN US (USC00216287), adjusted for the elevation of Rice Lake.

Rice Lake weather month by month

January
22° 5°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow
February
27° 9°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.2 in of snow
March
40° 22°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow
April
55° 34°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
May
68° 47°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
June
78° 58°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 62°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
59° 38°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
42° 25°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
December
28° 13°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rice Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM5:01 PM9 h 19 min
February7:09 AM5:43 PM10 h 33 min
March7:22 AM7:19 PM11 h 57 min
April6:26 AM7:57 PM13 h 31 min
May5:43 AM8:33 PM14 h 49 min
June5:26 AM8:58 PM15 h 32 min
July5:41 AM8:54 PM15 h 13 min
August6:14 AM8:18 PM14 h 3 min
September6:50 AM7:24 PM12 h 34 min
October7:25 AM6:29 PM11 h 4 min
November7:06 AM4:47 PM9 h 41 min
December7:38 AM4:36 PM8 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in Rice Lake?

Rice Lake 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 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 35.5 inches (901 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 44 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rice Lake 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 Lake

The closest live webcam is Claremont › East: US 14: T.H.14 EB @ C.S.A.H.16 (84th Av), 4.4 miles S of Rice Lake.

Claremont › East: US 14: T.H.14 EB @ C.S.A.H.16 (84th Av)Claremont · 4.4 mi SOn Windy
Claremont: US 14: T.H.14 EB @ C.S.A.H.3 NBClaremont · 5.9 mi SEOn Windy
Havana › East: US 14: T.H.14 EB @ C.S.A.H.43 SBHavana · 6.1 mi SWOn Windy
Havana › East: US 14: T.H.14 EB @ T.H.218 SBHavana · 8.0 mi SWOn Windy
Dodge Center › East: US 14: T.H.14 EB @ T.H.56 SBDodge Center · 8.2 mi SEOn Windy
Owatonna: US 14: T.H.14 EB E of Co Rd 6Owatonna · 8.8 mi SWOn Windy
Owatonna › South-east: US 14: T.H.14 WB @ C.S.A.H.45 SBOwatonna · 9.6 mi WOn Windy
Skyline Gardens Mobile Home Park › South-west: I-35: I-35 NB @ Co Rd 34 (MP 43.5)Skyline Gardens Mobile Home Park · 9.9 mi WOn Windy
Owatonna: I-35: I-35 NB S of Hoffman Dr (MP 42.4)Owatonna · 9.9 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rice Lake

Where is Rice Lake, MN?

Rice Lake is an unincorporated community in Dodge County, Minnesota, 5.1 miles SE of Claremont.

What county is Rice Lake in?

Rice Lake is in Dodge County, Minnesota.

What is the ZIP code of Rice Lake, MN?

The ZIP code for Rice Lake is 55924.

What is the nearest town to Rice Lake?

Claremont, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rice Lake?

Yes. The closest is Claremont › East: US 14: T.H.14 EB @ C.S.A.H.16 (84th Av), 4.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rice Lake?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Rice Lake?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Rice Lake?

About 35.5 inches (901 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Rice Lake?

Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rice Lake?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rice Lake have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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