Rock Harbor, MA
Unincorporated community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Rock Harbor is a small unincorporated community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is 2.8 miles SE of Orleans, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02653.
Rock Harbor at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Barnstable County
- ZIP code
- 02653
- Nearest town
- Orleans (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.7972, -70.0042
Weather in Rock Harbor now
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Rock Harbor weather by the hour
Rock Harbor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Harbor.
This week in Rock Harbor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Harbor
What is the weather usually like in Rock Harbor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 45.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,148 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rock Harbor: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATHAM MUNI AP, MA US (USW00094624), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Harbor.
Rock Harbor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rock Harbor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:57 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:02 AM | 8:18 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:17 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:47 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:11 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rock Harbor?
Rock Harbor has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Rock Harbor 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 Harbor
The closest live webcam is Eastham › West: US 6: Rt6-WB-MM91.0 - Orleans Rotary: WEST, 1.1 miles E of Rock Harbor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rock Harbor.
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Other communities near Rock Harbor
- Namskaket0.7 mi SW
- First Encounter Beach1.8 mi N
- Weeset2.5 mi E
- Tonset2.6 mi E
- Nauset Heights3.2 mi E
- Thumpertown Beach3.2 mi N
- South Orleans3.3 mi S
- South Brewster4.5 mi SW
- Sunken Meadow Beach5.2 mi N
- West Brewster6.6 mi SW
- South Chatham8.2 mi S
- South Wellfleet8.4 mi N
- South Harwich8.7 mi S
- Le Count Hollow8.8 mi N
- Wellfleet by the Sea9.2 mi N
Questions about Rock Harbor
Where is Rock Harbor, MA?
Rock Harbor is an unincorporated community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 2.8 miles SE of Orleans.
What county is Rock Harbor in?
Rock Harbor is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Harbor, MA?
The ZIP code for Rock Harbor is 02653.
What is the nearest town to Rock Harbor?
Orleans, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rock Harbor?
Yes. The closest is Eastham › West: US 6: Rt6-WB-MM91.0 - Orleans Rotary: WEST, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rock Harbor?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Rock Harbor?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rock Harbor?
About 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rock Harbor?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rock Harbor?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rock Harbor have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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