Riceville, MS

Unincorporated community in Harrison County, Mississippi

Riceville is a small unincorporated community in Harrison County, Mississippi. It is 9.2 miles E of Saucier, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39561.

Riceville at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Harrison County
ZIP code
39561
Nearest town
Saucier (9.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.6061, -89.2958

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)

36°51°66°80°95°61°41°Jan66°44°Feb71°49°Mar77°55°Apr84°63°May88°69°Jun90°71°Jul90°71°Aug87°67°Sep79°57°Oct70°47°Nov64°42°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan4.8"Feb5.7"Mar6.3"Apr6.7"May6.9"Jun7.8"Jul7.1"Aug5.8"Sep3.8"Oct4.6"Nov5.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAUCIER EXP FOREST, MS US (USC00227840), adjusted for the elevation of Riceville.

Riceville weather month by month

January
61° 41°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
66° 44°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 49°F
5.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
77° 55°F
6.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 63°F
6.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 69°F
6.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 71°F
7.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
90° 71°F
7.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
87° 67°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
79° 57°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
70° 47°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
64° 42°F
5.7 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Riceville through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:53 AM5:19 PM10 h 26 min
February6:36 AM5:46 PM11 h 10 min
March7:05 AM7:06 PM12 h 1 min
April6:28 AM7:26 PM12 h 58 min
May6:01 AM7:46 PM13 h 45 min
June5:52 AM8:02 PM14 h 9 min
July6:03 AM8:02 PM13 h 58 min
August6:22 AM7:40 PM13 h 17 min
September6:40 AM7:04 PM12 h 23 min
October6:58 AM6:27 PM11 h 28 min
November6:22 AM5:01 PM10 h 39 min
December6:45 AM4:59 PM10 h 13 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 July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).

It gets about 70.8 inches (1,799 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Riceville is March–April and October–November. 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 Saucier: US 49 at MS 67, 10.3 miles E of Riceville.

Saucier: US 49 at MS 67Saucier · 10.3 mi EOn Windy
Lyman: US 49 at School RdLyman · 12.7 mi SEOn Windy
Gulfport: US 49 at MS 53Gulfport · 13.4 mi SEOn Windy
Jones Mill: I-10 at County Farm RdJones Mill · 14.5 mi SEOn Windy
New Hope: I-10 at Canal RdNew Hope · 15.7 mi SEOn Windy
Gulfport: US 49 at Dedeaux RdGulfport · 15.9 mi SEOn Windy
Gulfport: US 49 at Middle DrGulfport · 17.4 mi SEOn Windy
Gulfport › SouthGulfport · 17.4 mi SEOn Windy
Bay St. Louis: I-10 at MS 603Bay St. Louis · 18.7 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Riceville

Where is Riceville, MS?

Riceville is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Mississippi, 9.2 miles E of Saucier.

What county is Riceville in?

Riceville is in Harrison County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Riceville, MS?

The ZIP code for Riceville is 39561.

What is the nearest town to Riceville?

Saucier, 9.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Riceville?

Yes. The closest is Saucier: US 49 at MS 67, 10.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Riceville?

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

What is the coldest month in Riceville?

January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Riceville?

About 70.8 inches (1,799 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Riceville?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Riceville?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Riceville have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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