Rice, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 32.2 °F (low) to 53.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 29.2 Inches. Rice is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7 °F | 20.7 °F | 0.67 in. |
| February | 4.9 °F | 25.8 °F | 0.77 in. |
| March | 18.0 °F | 38.7 °F | 1.46 in. |
| April | 31.3 °F | 53.9 °F | 2.53 in. |
| May | 44.3 °F | 67.4 °F | 3.56 in. |
| June | 54.9 °F | 76.8 °F | 4.43 in. |
| July | 59.2 °F | 81.3 °F | 4.03 in. |
| August | 56.3 °F | 79.1 °F | 3.87 in. |
| September | 48.0 °F | 71.1 °F | 2.8 in. |
| October | 35.5 °F | 56.5 °F | 2.77 in. |
| November | 22.5 °F | 39.7 °F | 1.31 in. |
| December | 9.8 °F | 26.0 °F | 0.97 in. |
| Annual | 32.2 °F | 53.1 °F | 29.17 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |