Rice Bend, TN
Unincorporated community in Unicoi County, Tennessee
Rice Bend is a small unincorporated community in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It is 10.0 miles S of Mars Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 37657.
Rice Bend at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Unicoi County
- ZIP code
- 37657
- Nearest town
- Mars Hill (10.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.9722, -82.5558
Weather in Rice Bend now
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Rice Bend weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rice Bend.
This week in Rice Bend
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rice Bend
What is the weather usually like in Rice Bend?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 41.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,058 mm
- 25.6 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rice Bend: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARSHALL, NC US (USC00315356), adjusted for the elevation of Rice Bend.
Rice Bend weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rice Bend through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rice Bend?
Rice Bend has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rice Bend is May–June and September–October. 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 Bend
The closest live webcam is Concord: mountain air country club, 13.9 miles SE of Rice Bend.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rice Bend.
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Questions about Rice Bend
Where is Rice Bend, TN?
Rice Bend is an unincorporated community in Unicoi County, Tennessee, 10.0 miles S of Mars Hill.
What county is Rice Bend in?
Rice Bend is in Unicoi County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Rice Bend, TN?
The ZIP code for Rice Bend is 37657.
What is the nearest town to Rice Bend?
Mars Hill, 10.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rice Bend?
Yes. The closest is Concord: mountain air country club, 13.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rice Bend?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rice Bend?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rice Bend?
About 41.6 inches (1,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rice Bend?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rice Bend?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rice Bend have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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