Rock Rapids, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rock Rapids weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Rapids.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Rapids
What is the weather usually like in Rock Rapids?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 29.3 inprecipitation per year · 744 mm
- 34.9 insnowfall per year · 89 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rock Rapids: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCK RAPIDS, IA US (USC00137147), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Rapids.
Rock Rapids weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rock Rapids through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rock Rapids?
Rock Rapids has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 29.3 inches (744 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rock Rapids is June to September. At 1,388 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Rock Rapids
What is the hottest month in Rock Rapids?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rock Rapids?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Rock Rapids?
About 29.3 inches (744 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rock Rapids?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rock Rapids?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rock Rapids have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Rock Rapids in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 23°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rock Rapids?
Around 7:16 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rock Rapids weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rock Rapids.
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