Roaring Gap, NC
Unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Roaring Gap is a small unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It is 10.2 miles NW of Sparta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28668.
Roaring Gap at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Alleghany County
- ZIP code
- 28668
- Nearest town
- Sparta (10.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4028, -80.9856
Weather in Roaring Gap now
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Roaring Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Roaring Gap.
This week in Roaring Gap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Roaring Gap
What is the weather usually like in Roaring Gap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,450 mm
- 18.6 insnowfall per year · 47 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Roaring Gap: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPARTA 3.5 SSW, NC US (USC00318158), adjusted for the elevation of Roaring Gap.
Roaring Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Roaring Gap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Roaring Gap?
Roaring Gap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Roaring Gap 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 Roaring Gap
The closest live webcam is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 17.3 miles NE of Roaring Gap.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Roaring Gap.
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Questions about Roaring Gap
Where is Roaring Gap, NC?
Roaring Gap is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, North Carolina, 10.2 miles NW of Sparta.
What county is Roaring Gap in?
Roaring Gap is in Alleghany County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Roaring Gap, NC?
The ZIP code for Roaring Gap is 28668.
What is the nearest town to Roaring Gap?
Sparta, 10.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Roaring Gap?
Yes. The closest is Lambsburg: I-77 - MM 0.1 - Median, 17.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Roaring Gap?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Roaring Gap?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Roaring Gap?
About 57.1 inches (1,450 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Roaring Gap?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Roaring Gap?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Roaring Gap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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