Rockdale, IA
Unincorporated community in Dubuque County, Iowa
Rockdale is a small unincorporated community in Dubuque County, Iowa. It is 2.8 miles NW of Dubuque, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52003.
Rockdale at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Dubuque County
- ZIP code
- 52003
- Nearest town
- Dubuque (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.4642, -90.6783
Weather in Rockdale now
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Rockdale weather by the hour
Rockdale weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockdale.
This week in Rockdale
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockdale
What is the weather usually like in Rockdale?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.2 inprecipitation per year · 970 mm
- 42.5 insnowfall per year · 108 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockdale: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DUBUQUE RGNL AP, IA US (USW00094908), adjusted for the elevation of Rockdale.
Rockdale weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockdale through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rockdale?
Rockdale has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.2 inches (970 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rockdale 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 Rockdale
The closest live webcam is Dubuque: DQ - US 61 @ MM 187.6 (Twin Valley Dr), 0.4 miles SE of Rockdale.
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Questions about Rockdale
Where is Rockdale, IA?
Rockdale is an unincorporated community in Dubuque County, Iowa, 2.8 miles NW of Dubuque.
What county is Rockdale in?
Rockdale is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Rockdale, IA?
The ZIP code for Rockdale is 52003.
What is the nearest town to Rockdale?
Dubuque, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockdale?
Yes. The closest is Dubuque: DQ - US 61 @ MM 187.6 (Twin Valley Dr), 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockdale?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockdale?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Rockdale?
About 38.2 inches (970 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rockdale?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rockdale?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockdale have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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