Rock Rest, NC
Unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina
Rock Rest is a small unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina. It is 3.7 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 (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.9644, -80.5058
Weather in Rock Rest now
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Rock Rest weather by the hour
Rock Rest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rock Rest.
This week in Rock Rest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Rest
What is the weather usually like in Rock Rest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,214 mm
- 2.1 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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
Sunrise and sunset in Rock Rest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 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, 22.8 miles NW of Rock Rest.
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Map of Rock Rest, NC
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Other communities near Rock Rest
- Knollwood subdivision0.7 mi N
- Keswick subdivision1.3 mi W
- Rock Rest1.4 mi SE
- Roland Park subdivision1.5 mi NW
- Sutton Park subdivision1.7 mi NW
- Heil Leah2.3 mi W
- Ridgewood subdivision2.6 mi W
- Southwood Estates subdivision3.2 mi W
- Timber Lake subdivision3.2 mi W
- Welsh Heights subdivision3.3 mi NW
- Stewart Park subdivision3.4 mi W
- Southgate Estates subdivision4.1 mi W
- Sherwood Forest subdivision4.2 mi W
- White Oaks subdivision4.5 mi W
- Kimberly Courts4.5 mi NW
Questions about Rock Rest
Where is Rock Rest, NC?
Rock Rest is an unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina, 3.7 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, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rock Rest?
Yes. The closest is Charlotte › West: Bojangles Coliseum, 22.8 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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