Rockwood, AL
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Alabama
Rockwood is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Alabama. It is 4.6 miles W of Belgreen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35585.
Rockwood at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 35585
- Nearest town
- Belgreen (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.4550, -87.7847
Weather in Rockwood now
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Rockwood weather by the hour
Rockwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockwood.
This week in Rockwood
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockwood
What is the weather usually like in Rockwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 58.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,491 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockwood: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUSSELLVILLE 4 SSE, AL US (USW00063895), adjusted for the elevation of Rockwood.
Rockwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rockwood?
Rockwood has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 58.7 inches (1,491 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Rockwood is April–May and September–October. 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 Rockwood
The closest live webcam is Florence, 25.8 miles N of Rockwood.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rockwood.
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Questions about Rockwood
Where is Rockwood, AL?
Rockwood is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Alabama, 4.6 miles W of Belgreen.
What county is Rockwood in?
Rockwood is in Franklin County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Rockwood, AL?
The ZIP code for Rockwood is 35585.
What is the nearest town to Rockwood?
Belgreen, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockwood?
Yes. The closest is Florence, 25.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockwood?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockwood?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Rockwood?
About 58.7 inches (1,491 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rockwood?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rockwood?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockwood have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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