Rockaway Point, NY
Unincorporated community in Kings County, New York
Rockaway Point is a small unincorporated community in Kings County, New York. It is 7.2 miles N of New York, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 11697.
Rockaway Point at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Kings County
- ZIP code
- 11697
- Nearest town
- New York (7.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5606, -73.9156
Weather in Rockaway Point now
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Rockaway Point weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockaway Point.
This week in Rockaway Point
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockaway Point
What is the weather usually like in Rockaway Point?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,197 mm
- 24.5 insnowfall per year · 62 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockaway Point: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NY AVE V BROOKLYN, NY US (USC00305796), adjusted for the elevation of Rockaway Point.
Rockaway Point weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockaway Point through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rockaway Point?
Rockaway Point has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rockaway Point is May–June and August–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 Point
The closest live webcam is New York › West: Brooklyn Navy Yard, 10.6 miles N of Rockaway Point.
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Questions about Rockaway Point
Where is Rockaway Point, NY?
Rockaway Point is an unincorporated community in Kings County, New York, 7.2 miles N of New York.
What county is Rockaway Point in?
Rockaway Point is in Kings County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Rockaway Point, NY?
The ZIP code for Rockaway Point is 11697.
What is the nearest town to Rockaway Point?
New York, 7.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockaway Point?
Yes. The closest is New York › West: Brooklyn Navy Yard, 10.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockaway Point?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockaway Point?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Rockaway Point?
About 47.1 inches (1,197 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rockaway Point?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rockaway Point?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockaway Point have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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