Location & Surroundings
Rice Patch Bay is a bay in South Carolina, United States, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Red Hill, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 580 km to the north. The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach Hardee Airpark, 6 km away.
Overview
Rice Patch Bay is bay in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Horry County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Horry County
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 54' 44" N, 78° 52' 54" W
- Elevation 14 m (DEM: 8 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:17
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 17:15
- Day length 10 h 32 min
Nearby
Weather in Rice Patch Bay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rice Patch Bay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 24.0 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 428 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
4.0 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,007.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.4 | 4.0 | 237 | 59 | 1,007.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 4.6 | 237 | 66 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 7.7 | 256 | 43 | 1,002.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 427.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 4.5 | 306 | 43 | 1,002.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 227.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.2 | 2.8 | 284 | 58 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.2 | 2.8 | 268 | 68 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 4.4 | 285 | 36 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 447.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.5 | 3.2 | 303 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 231.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 7.5 | 3.9 | 328 | 57 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.7 | 3.5 | 338 | 78 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.0 | 5.0 | 318 | 35 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 444.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.8 | 2.9 | 317 | 43 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 234.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 4.6 | 3.2 | 342 | 57 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rice Patch Bay?
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 24.0 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 428 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rice Patch Bay today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 10h 32m.
What is the local time in Rice Patch Bay?
Local time is 13:17. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Rice Patch Bay?
Rice Patch Bay is a bay.
What is the elevation of Rice Patch Bay?
Elevation about 14 m. DEM 8 m.
Where is Rice Patch Bay located?
It is at 33.91212, -78.88169 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rice Patch Bay in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry