Rock Creek, IA

Unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Iowa

Rock Creek is a small unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Iowa. It is 6.3 miles NE of Osage, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50471.

Rock Creek at a glance

State
Iowa
County
Mitchell County
ZIP code
50471
Nearest town
Osage (6.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.2350, -92.9186

Weather in Rock Creek now

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Rock Creek weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Creek.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Creek

What is the weather usually like in Rock Creek?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°22°44°65°86°23°6°Jan28°10°Feb41°23°Mar56°35°Apr68°47°May78°58°Jun81°62°Jul79°59°Aug73°50°Sep60°38°Oct43°25°Nov29°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan1.3"Feb1.9"Mar4.0"Apr5.2"May5.6"Jun5.0"Jul3.9"Aug3.5"Sep2.7"Oct1.8"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Rock Creek: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OSAGE, IA US (USC00136305), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Creek.

Rock Creek weather month by month

January
23° 6°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.9 in of snow
February
28° 10°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.2 in of snow
March
41° 23°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
April
56° 35°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
May
68° 47°F
5.2 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
78° 58°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
81° 62°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 59°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
73° 50°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
60° 38°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
43° 25°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
December
29° 14°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rock Creek through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:03 PM9 h 24 min
February7:07 AM5:44 PM10 h 36 min
March7:21 AM7:19 PM11 h 57 min
April6:27 AM7:55 PM13 h 28 min
May5:45 AM8:30 PM14 h 44 min
June5:29 AM8:55 PM15 h 25 min
July5:44 AM8:51 PM15 h 7 min
August6:16 AM8:16 PM14 h 0 min
September6:50 AM7:23 PM12 h 33 min
October7:24 AM6:30 PM11 h 6 min
November7:03 AM4:49 PM9 h 45 min
December7:35 AM4:38 PM9 h 3 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Rock Creek?

Rock Creek has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).

It gets about 37.6 inches (955 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rock Creek is June to September. 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 Rock Creek

The closest live webcam is Saint Ansgar: Iowa, 11.2 miles N of Rock Creek.

Saint Ansgar: IowaSaint Ansgar · 11.2 mi NOn Windy
Portland: D2 - US 18 @ MM 190.1 (Thrush Ave)-QPortland · 13.4 mi SWOn Windy
Portland: D2 - US 18 @ MM 190.1 (Thrush Ave)Portland · 13.4 mi SWOn Windy
Portland: D2 - US 18 @ MM 190.1 (74Q)Portland · 13.4 mi SWOn Windy
Mason City: 2BZ - IA 122 @ S Monroe Ave (IWZ 5785E)Mason City · 15.8 mi SWOn Windy
Mason City: 2BZ - IA 122 @ S Monroe Ave (IWZ 5785W)Mason City · 15.8 mi SWOn Windy
Mason City: 2BZ - IA 122 @ S Pierce Ave (IWZ 5779E)Mason City · 16.3 mi WOn Windy
Mason City: 2BZ - IA 122 @ S Pierce Ave (IWZ 5779W)Mason City · 16.3 mi WOn Windy
Mason City Junction: D2 - US 18 @ MM 186.3 near Mason City (03)Mason City Junction · 16.6 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rock Creek.

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Questions about Rock Creek

Where is Rock Creek, IA?

Rock Creek is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Iowa, 6.3 miles NE of Osage.

What county is Rock Creek in?

Rock Creek is in Mitchell County, Iowa.

What is the ZIP code of Rock Creek, IA?

The ZIP code for Rock Creek is 50471.

What is the nearest town to Rock Creek?

Osage, 6.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rock Creek?

Yes. The closest is Saint Ansgar: Iowa, 11.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rock Creek?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Rock Creek?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Rock Creek?

About 37.6 inches (955 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Rock Creek?

Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rock Creek?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rock Creek have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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