Rice, MN County has a mild continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Winters are generally cold and snowy with temperatures ranging from 15 to 25掳F, while summers are hot and humid, with temperatures from 73 to 84掳F. Precipitation is seasonal with snowfall in the winter months and light rains in the summer months. The area gets plenty of sunshine throughout the year. Spring and fall provide mild weather ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing and camping.
Rice County, Minnesota gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rice County averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Rice County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rice County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year