The Rocks, KY
Unincorporated community in Union County, Kentucky
The Rocks is a small unincorporated community in Union County, Kentucky. It is 2.9 miles NW of Old Shawneetown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62984.
The Rocks at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Union County
- ZIP code
- 62984
- Nearest town
- Old Shawneetown (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.6747, -88.0936
Weather in The Rocks now
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The Rocks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Rocks.
This week in The Rocks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Rocks
What is the weather usually like in The Rocks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 48.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,225 mm
- 7.5 insnowfall per year · 19 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Rocks: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JT MYERS LOCKS & DAM, IN US (USC00128967), adjusted for the elevation of The Rocks.
The Rocks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Rocks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in The Rocks?
The Rocks 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 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Rocks is May and August to 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 The Rocks
The closest live webcam is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 21.6 miles NE of The Rocks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Rocks.
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Questions about The Rocks
Where is The Rocks, KY?
The Rocks is an unincorporated community in Union County, Kentucky, 2.9 miles NW of Old Shawneetown.
What county is The Rocks in?
The Rocks is in Union County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of The Rocks, KY?
The ZIP code for The Rocks is 62984.
What is the nearest town to The Rocks?
Old Shawneetown, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Rocks?
Yes. The closest is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 21.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Rocks?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in The Rocks?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Rocks?
About 48.2 inches (1,225 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in The Rocks?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Rocks?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Rocks have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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