Rock Rest, NC

Unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina

Rock Rest is a small unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina. It is 3.1 miles NE of Wingate, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28174.

Rock Rest at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Union County
ZIP code
28174
Nearest town
Wingate (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.9544, -80.4836

Weather in Rock Rest now

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Rock Rest weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Rest

What is the weather usually like in Rock Rest?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°61°78°96°53°30°Jan57°33°Feb64°39°Mar74°47°Apr81°57°May88°65°Jun91°69°Jul89°68°Aug83°61°Sep74°49°Oct64°38°Nov56°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.3"Feb4.1"Mar3.7"Apr3.6"May4.6"Jun4.0"Jul4.9"Aug4.6"Sep3.7"Oct3.4"Nov4.0"Dec

Best time to visit Rock Rest: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONROE 2 SE, NC US (USC00315771), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Rest.

Rock Rest weather month by month

January
53° 30°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
February
57° 33°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
64° 39°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
74° 47°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
81° 57°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 65°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
91° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
89° 68°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
83° 61°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 49°F
3.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
64° 38°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
56° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rock Rest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:35 PM10 h 7 min
February7:06 AM6:05 PM10 h 59 min
March7:30 AM7:30 PM11 h 59 min
April6:48 AM7:55 PM13 h 7 min
May6:16 AM8:19 PM14 h 3 min
June6:06 AM8:38 PM14 h 32 min
July6:18 AM8:37 PM14 h 19 min
August6:40 AM8:11 PM13 h 30 min
September7:03 AM7:30 PM12 h 26 min
October7:26 AM6:48 PM11 h 21 min
November6:55 AM5:17 PM10 h 22 min
December7:21 AM5:13 PM9 h 52 min

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

What is the weather like in Rock Rest?

Rock Rest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rock Rest 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 Rock Rest

The closest live webcam is Charlotte › West: Bojangles Coliseum, 24.1 miles NW of Rock Rest.

Charlotte › West: Bojangles ColiseumCharlotte · 24.1 mi NWOn Windy
CharlotteCharlotte · 26.7 mi NWOn Windy
Pineville: I-77 N @ MM 90.5Pineville · 27.2 mi WOn Windy
Pineville: I-77 S @ MM 90Pineville · 27.3 mi WOn Windy
Charlotte: I-77 S @ MM 91(State Line)Charlotte · 27.4 mi WOn Windy
Carowood: I-77 S @ MM 89.2Carowood · 27.4 mi WOn Windy
Carowood: I-77 S @ MM 88.6Carowood · 27.6 mi WOn Windy
Riverview: I-77 S @ MM 86.1Riverview · 27.6 mi WOn Windy
Rock Hill: I-77 N @ MM 78.6 (Dave Lyle Blvd Exit Ramp)Rock Hill · 27.6 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rock Rest

Where is Rock Rest, NC?

Rock Rest is an unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina, 3.1 miles NE of Wingate.

What county is Rock Rest in?

Rock Rest is in Union County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Rock Rest, NC?

The ZIP code for Rock Rest is 28174.

What is the nearest town to Rock Rest?

Wingate, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rock Rest?

Yes. The closest is Charlotte › West: Bojangles Coliseum, 24.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rock Rest?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Rock Rest?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Rock Rest?

About 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Rock Rest?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rock Rest?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rock Rest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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