Rice, WA
Unincorporated community in Ferry County, Washington
Rice is a small unincorporated community in Ferry County, Washington. It is 5.7 miles SW of Inchelium, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99167.
Rice at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Ferry County
- ZIP code
- 99167
- Nearest town
- Inchelium (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.4289, -118.1692
Weather in Rice now
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Rice weather by the hour
Rice weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rice.
This week in Rice
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rice
What is the weather usually like in Rice?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 19.9 inprecipitation per year · 505 mm
- 43.4 insnowfall per year · 110 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rice: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLVILLE, WA US (USC00451630), adjusted for the elevation of Rice.
Rice weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rice through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 4:27 PM | 8 h 50 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:59 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| May | 5:09 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| June | 4:48 AM | 8:57 PM | 16 h 9 min |
| July | 5:05 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 45 min |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:00 PM | 8 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rice?
Rice has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 19.9 inches (505 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rice is May–June and August–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
The closest live webcam is Colville › North: US 395 at MP 230.6 - Canning Dr, 14.3 miles NE of Rice.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rice.
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Questions about Rice
Where is Rice, WA?
Rice is an unincorporated community in Ferry County, Washington, 5.7 miles SW of Inchelium.
What county is Rice in?
Rice is in Ferry County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Rice, WA?
The ZIP code for Rice is 99167.
What is the nearest town to Rice?
Inchelium, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rice?
Yes. The closest is Colville › North: US 395 at MP 230.6 - Canning Dr, 14.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rice?
August, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rice?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rice?
About 19.9 inches (505 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rice?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rice?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rice have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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