Roaring River, NC
Unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Roaring River is a small unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is 3.5 miles E of Ronda, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28669.
Roaring River at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Wilkes County
- ZIP code
- 28669
- Nearest town
- Ronda (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2064, -81.0039
Weather in Roaring River now
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Roaring River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Roaring River.
This week in Roaring River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Roaring River
What is the weather usually like in Roaring River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,245 mm
- 3.0 insnowfall per year · 8 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Roaring River: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELKIN, NC US (USC00312740), adjusted for the elevation of Roaring River.
Roaring River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Roaring River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Roaring River?
Roaring River has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Roaring River is April–May and September–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 Roaring River
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 15.7 miles W of Roaring River.
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Questions about Roaring River
Where is Roaring River, NC?
Roaring River is an unincorporated community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, 3.5 miles E of Ronda.
What county is Roaring River in?
Roaring River is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Roaring River, NC?
The ZIP code for Roaring River is 28669.
What is the nearest town to Roaring River?
Ronda, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Roaring River?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Roaring River?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Roaring River?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Roaring River?
About 49.0 inches (1,245 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Roaring River?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Roaring River?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Roaring River have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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