Rock Ridge, NC

Unincorporated community in Wilson County, North Carolina

Rock Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Wilson County, North Carolina. It is 4.0 miles N of Sims, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27880.

Rock Ridge at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Wilson County
ZIP code
27880
Nearest town
Sims (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.7019, -78.0675

Weather in Rock Ridge now

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Rock Ridge weather by the hour

Rock Ridge weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rock Ridge

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Rock Ridge?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°62°78°95°52°33°Jan55°34°Feb63°40°Mar73°49°Apr80°58°May87°67°Jun90°71°Jul88°70°Aug83°64°Sep73°52°Oct64°41°Nov56°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.0"Feb4.2"Mar3.9"Apr3.9"May4.1"Jun5.8"Jul5.3"Aug6.1"Sep3.4"Oct3.3"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILSON 3 SW, NC US (USC00319476), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Ridge.

Rock Ridge weather month by month

January
52° 33°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
February
55° 34°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
63° 40°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
73° 49°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 58°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 67°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 71°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
88° 70°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
83° 64°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
73° 52°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 41°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
56° 35°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rock Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:23 PM10 h 3 min
February6:57 AM5:55 PM10 h 57 min
March7:21 AM7:20 PM11 h 59 min
April6:37 AM7:46 PM13 h 9 min
May6:05 AM8:11 PM14 h 6 min
June5:54 AM8:31 PM14 h 36 min
July6:06 AM8:29 PM14 h 23 min
August6:30 AM8:03 PM13 h 33 min
September6:53 AM7:20 PM12 h 27 min
October7:17 AM6:38 PM11 h 20 min
November6:47 AM5:06 PM10 h 19 min
December7:13 AM5:01 PM9 h 48 min

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

What is the weather like in Rock Ridge?

Rock Ridge has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (0°C).

It gets about 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rock Ridge 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 Ridge

The closest live webcam is Raleigh, 31.5 miles W of Rock Ridge.

RaleighRaleigh · 31.5 mi WOn Windy
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Raleigh: Beltline Notary Services and CPARaleigh · 32.5 mi WOn Windy
Chapel Hill › WestChapel Hill · 57.3 mi WOn Windy
Washington › South-eastWashington · 57.8 mi EOn Windy
Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NBPalmer Crossroads · 60.9 mi NOn Windy

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Questions about Rock Ridge

Where is Rock Ridge, NC?

Rock Ridge is an unincorporated community in Wilson County, North Carolina, 4.0 miles N of Sims.

What county is Rock Ridge in?

Rock Ridge is in Wilson County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Rock Ridge, NC?

The ZIP code for Rock Ridge is 27880.

What is the nearest town to Rock Ridge?

Sims, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rock Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Raleigh, 31.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rock Ridge?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Rock Ridge?

January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Rock Ridge?

About 50.3 inches (1,278 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Rock Ridge?

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

When is the best time to visit Rock Ridge?

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

What climate does Rock Ridge have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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