Rice City, RI
Unincorporated community in Kent County, Rhode Island
Rice City is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Rhode Island. It is 1.5 miles SE of Greene, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02827.
Rice City at a glance
- State
- Rhode Island
- County
- Kent County
- ZIP code
- 02827
- Nearest town
- Greene (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.7139, -71.7542
Weather in Rice City now
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Rice City weather by the hour
Rice City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rice City.
This week in Rice City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rice City
What is the weather usually like in Rice City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 53.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,366 mm
- 62.0 insnowfall per year · 157 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rice City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N FOSTER 1 E, RI US (USC00375270), adjusted for the elevation of Rice City.
Rice City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rice City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:54 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rice City?
Rice City has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-8°C).
It gets about 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 62 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rice City 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 City
The closest live webcam is Plainfield: Putnam Road, 7.9 miles W of Rice City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rice City.
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Questions about Rice City
Where is Rice City, RI?
Rice City is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Rhode Island, 1.5 miles SE of Greene.
What county is Rice City in?
Rice City is in Kent County, Rhode Island.
What is the ZIP code of Rice City, RI?
The ZIP code for Rice City is 02827.
What is the nearest town to Rice City?
Greene, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rice City?
Yes. The closest is Plainfield: Putnam Road, 7.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rice City?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Rice City?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Rice City?
About 53.8 inches (1,366 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rice City?
Yes, about 62 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rice City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rice City have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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