Rockaway, IA
Historical community (former settlement) in Jackson County, Iowa
Rockaway is a historical community (former settlement) in Jackson County, Iowa. It is 2.4 miles SW of Spragueville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52074.
Rockaway at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 52074
- Nearest town
- Spragueville (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.1031, -90.4122
Weather in Rockaway now
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Rockaway weather by the hour
Rockaway weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockaway.
This week in Rockaway
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockaway
What is the weather usually like in Rockaway?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 37.8 inprecipitation per year · 960 mm
- 31.9 insnowfall per year · 81 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockaway: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELLEVUE L&D 12, IA US (USC00130608), adjusted for the elevation of Rockaway.
Rockaway weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockaway through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rockaway?
Rockaway 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 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.8 inches (960 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rockaway 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 Rockaway
The closest live webcam is Maquoketa › North-east: Blues Highway, 14.1 miles W of Rockaway.
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Questions about Rockaway
Where is Rockaway, IA?
Rockaway is a historical community (former settlement) in Jackson County, Iowa, 2.4 miles SW of Spragueville.
What county is Rockaway in?
Rockaway is in Jackson County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Rockaway, IA?
The ZIP code for Rockaway is 52074.
What is the nearest town to Rockaway?
Spragueville, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockaway?
Yes. The closest is Maquoketa › North-east: Blues Highway, 14.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockaway?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockaway?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Rockaway?
About 37.8 inches (960 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rockaway?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rockaway?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockaway have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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