Ricefield, NC

Unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina

Ricefield is a small unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is 3.4 miles S of Bolton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28456.

Ricefield at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Columbus County
ZIP code
28456
Nearest town
Bolton (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.3658, -78.3961

Weather in Ricefield now

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Ricefield weather by the hour

Ricefield weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ricefield

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ricefield

What is the weather usually like in Ricefield?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°44°61°79°96°56°31°Jan59°34°Feb67°40°Mar75°49°Apr82°58°May88°67°Jun91°71°Jul89°69°Aug84°64°Sep76°51°Oct66°41°Nov59°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.3"Jan3.4"Feb3.7"Mar3.4"Apr4.0"May5.0"Jun6.1"Jul5.9"Aug6.6"Sep3.8"Oct3.6"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOORES CREEK NB, NC US (USC00315820), adjusted for the elevation of Ricefield.

Ricefield weather month by month

January
56° 31°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
59° 34°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
67° 40°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
75° 49°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
82° 58°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 67°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 71°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
89° 69°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
84° 64°F
6.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
76° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
66° 41°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
59° 35°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ricefield through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:28 PM10 h 9 min
February6:57 AM5:58 PM11 h 1 min
March7:22 AM7:22 PM12 h 0 min
April6:40 AM7:46 PM13 h 6 min
May6:09 AM8:10 PM14 h 0 min
June5:59 AM8:28 PM14 h 29 min
July6:11 AM8:27 PM14 h 16 min
August6:33 AM8:02 PM13 h 28 min
September6:55 AM7:21 PM12 h 26 min
October7:17 AM6:40 PM11 h 22 min
November6:45 AM5:10 PM10 h 25 min
December7:11 AM5:06 PM9 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Ricefield?

Ricefield has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).

It gets about 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Ricefield is April–May 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 Ricefield

The closest live webcam is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 35.8 miles E of Ricefield.

Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht ClubWrightsville Beach · 35.8 mi EOn Windy
Wrightsville Beach › South-east: Carolina Yacht ClubWrightsville Beach · 35.9 mi EOn Windy
Little River: Little River Heights: US 17 N @ Bayshore DrLittle River · 36.5 mi SOn Windy
North Myrtle BeachNorth Myrtle Beach · 38.4 mi SOn Windy
Plantation Harbour: Sea Mountain Hwy @ Little River Bridgeunknown · 38.5 mi SOn Windy
North Myrtle Beach: SC 31 @ MM 1.8 (Robert Edge)North Myrtle Beach · 40.0 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ricefield

Where is Ricefield, NC?

Ricefield is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, 3.4 miles S of Bolton.

What county is Ricefield in?

Ricefield is in Columbus County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Ricefield, NC?

The ZIP code for Ricefield is 28456.

What is the nearest town to Ricefield?

Bolton, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ricefield?

Yes. The closest is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 35.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ricefield?

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

What is the coldest month in Ricefield?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Ricefield?

About 53.5 inches (1,358 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Ricefield?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Ricefield?

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

What climate does Ricefield have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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