Rice Lake, MN
Unincorporated community in Wright County, Minnesota
Rice Lake is a small unincorporated community in Wright County, Minnesota. It is 4.8 miles NW of Cokato, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 55349.
Rice Lake at a glance
- State
- Minnesota
- County
- Wright County
- ZIP code
- 55349
- Nearest town
- Cokato (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 45.0142, -94.1442
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 2°F average low
- 28.7 inprecipitation per year · 729 mm
- 41.1 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 DASSEL 3SE, MN US (USC00212023), adjusted for the elevation of Rice Lake.
Rice Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rice Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:37 PM | 8 h 50 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 2°F (-17°C).
It gets about 28.7 inches (729 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 41 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 Winsted Township: MN 7: T.H.7 (Silver Lake - MP 155): T.H.7 (Silver Lake - MP 155) View 1, 7.5 miles S of Rice Lake.
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Questions about Rice Lake
Where is Rice Lake, MN?
Rice Lake is an unincorporated community in Wright County, Minnesota, 4.8 miles NW of Cokato.
What county is Rice Lake in?
Rice Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota.
What is the ZIP code of Rice Lake, MN?
The ZIP code for Rice Lake is 55349.
What is the nearest town to Rice Lake?
Cokato, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rice Lake?
Yes. The closest is Winsted Township: MN 7: T.H.7 (Silver Lake - MP 155): T.H.7 (Silver Lake - MP 155) View 1, 7.5 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 2°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Rice Lake?
About 28.7 inches (729 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rice Lake?
Yes, about 41 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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