Rice, KS County has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The area typically experiences cold temperatures in the winter months with average highs of around 39°F and lows of 24°F. In the summer months, temperatures tend to be warm and humid with highs averaging in the mid to upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s. Precipitation is fairly evenly spread throughout the year, but is usually higher in spring and early summer months. Snowfall can range from light to heavy depending on the winter season.
Rice County, Kansas gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rice County averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Rice County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rice County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year