Rock Island, MA

Unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Rock Island is a small unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It is 2.4 miles W of Quincy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02191.

Rock Island at a glance

State
Massachusetts
County
Norfolk County
ZIP code
02191
Nearest town
Quincy (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
42.2622, -70.9625

Weather in Rock Island now

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Rock Island weather by the hour

Rock Island weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Island.

This week in Rock Island

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Island

What is the weather usually like in Rock Island?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°53°70°88°38°22°Jan40°23°Feb47°29°Mar58°38°Apr69°48°May77°57°Jun83°63°Jul82°62°Aug74°55°Sep63°44°Oct52°35°Nov43°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.5"Jan4.0"Feb5.4"Mar4.6"Apr3.8"May4.0"Jun3.6"Jul3.8"Aug3.9"Sep5.2"Oct4.4"Nov5.1"Dec

Best time to visit Rock Island: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HINGHAM, MA US (USC00193624), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Island.

Rock Island weather month by month

January
38° 22°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 14.8 in of snow
February
40° 23°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 14.5 in of snow
March
47° 29°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 10.3 in of snow
April
58° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
May
69° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
77° 57°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
83° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
82° 62°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
74° 55°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 44°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
52° 35°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
December
43° 27°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 8.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rock Island through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM4:38 PM9 h 30 min
February6:38 AM5:17 PM10 h 39 min
March6:53 AM6:51 PM11 h 57 min
April6:01 AM7:26 PM13 h 25 min
May5:20 AM7:59 PM14 h 39 min
June5:05 AM8:23 PM15 h 18 min
July5:19 AM8:20 PM15 h 0 min
August5:50 AM7:46 PM13 h 56 min
September6:22 AM6:55 PM12 h 32 min
October6:55 AM6:03 PM11 h 8 min
November6:33 AM4:23 PM9 h 50 min
December7:04 AM4:13 PM9 h 9 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Rock Island?

Rock Island has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 52.3 inches (1,329 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rock Island 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 Island

The closest live webcam is Hingham › North: Hingham Shipyard Marinas, 2.2 miles E of Rock Island.

Hingham › North: Hingham Shipyard MarinasHingham · 2.2 mi EOn Windy
Braintree › North: RT-3: Rt3-NB-MM42.0 - Ex 42 Burgin Pkwy: NORTHBraintree · 3.3 mi SWOn Windy
Braintree › South: RT-3: Rt3-SB-MM41.6 - 0.5 mi before Ex 40 Union: SOUTHBraintree · 3.4 mi SWOn Windy
Quincy › North: I-93: I-93-NB - b/w x7 & x8: NORTHQuincy · 3.6 mi SWOn Windy
Weymouth › North: RT-3: Rt3-NB-MM39.0 - 1.5 mi before Ex 40 Union: NORTHWeymouth · 4.4 mi SOn Windy
Weymouth › South: RT-3: Rt3-SB-MM38.3 - Ex 38 Rt 18: SOUTHWeymouth · 4.7 mi SOn Windy
Weymouth › North: RT-3: Rt3-NB-MM14.8-Plymouth-Ex 15 Samoset St: NORTHWeymouth · 5.4 mi SOn Windy
Boston: Savin Hill › North: I-93: I-93-NB-MM13.5-Boston-b/w Ex 13B & 14 - NORTHBoston · 5.7 mi NWOn Windy
Hull › West: Great Brewster IslandHull · 5.9 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rock Island.

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Questions about Rock Island

Where is Rock Island, MA?

Rock Island is an unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 2.4 miles W of Quincy.

What county is Rock Island in?

Rock Island is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

What is the ZIP code of Rock Island, MA?

The ZIP code for Rock Island is 02191.

What is the nearest town to Rock Island?

Quincy, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rock Island?

Yes. The closest is Hingham › North: Hingham Shipyard Marinas, 2.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rock Island?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Rock Island?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Rock Island?

About 52.3 inches (1,329 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Rock Island?

Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rock Island?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rock Island have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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