Rocky Ford, NC

Unincorporated community in Vance County, North Carolina

Rocky Ford is a small unincorporated community in Vance County, North Carolina. It is 5.7 miles W of Kittrell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27544.

Rocky Ford at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Vance County
ZIP code
27544
Nearest town
Kittrell (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.1997, -78.3436

Weather in Rocky Ford now

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Rocky Ford weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rocky Ford.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rocky Ford

What is the weather usually like in Rocky Ford?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°77°95°52°28°Jan55°29°Feb63°35°Mar72°44°Apr79°54°May87°63°Jun90°68°Jul89°66°Aug83°60°Sep73°46°Oct63°35°Nov55°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan2.9"Feb4.1"Mar3.5"Apr3.7"May4.7"Jun4.9"Jul5.5"Aug4.9"Sep3.6"Oct3.4"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOUISBURG, NC US (USC00315123), adjusted for the elevation of Rocky Ford.

Rocky Ford weather month by month

January
52° 28°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
February
55° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
63° 35°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
72° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
79° 54°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 68°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
89° 66°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
83° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
73° 46°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
63° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
55° 31°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rocky Ford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:23 PM10 h 1 min
February6:59 AM5:55 PM10 h 56 min
March7:22 AM7:22 PM11 h 59 min
April6:38 AM7:48 PM13 h 10 min
May6:05 AM8:14 PM14 h 8 min
June5:54 AM8:33 PM14 h 39 min
July6:06 AM8:32 PM14 h 25 min
August6:30 AM8:05 PM13 h 34 min
September6:54 AM7:22 PM12 h 27 min
October7:19 AM6:38 PM11 h 19 min
November6:49 AM5:06 PM10 h 17 min
December7:15 AM5:01 PM9 h 45 min

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

What is the weather like in Rocky Ford?

Rocky Ford 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 28°F (-3°C).

It gets about 48.3 inches (1,227 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 Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford

The closest live webcam is Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NB, 28.0 miles N of Rocky Ford.

Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NBPalmer Crossroads · 28.0 mi NOn Windy
Bracey: I-85 - MM 3.4 - NBBracey · 28.7 mi NOn Windy
Clarksville: John H. Kerr ReservoirClarksville · 31.7 mi NOn Windy
RaleighRaleigh · 32.1 mi SWOn Windy
RaleighRaleigh · 33.3 mi SWOn Windy
Raleigh: Beltline Notary Services and CPARaleigh · 33.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rocky Ford.

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Questions about Rocky Ford

Where is Rocky Ford, NC?

Rocky Ford is an unincorporated community in Vance County, North Carolina, 5.7 miles W of Kittrell.

What county is Rocky Ford in?

Rocky Ford is in Vance County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Rocky Ford, NC?

The ZIP code for Rocky Ford is 27544.

What is the nearest town to Rocky Ford?

Kittrell, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rocky Ford?

Yes. The closest is Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NB, 28.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rocky Ford?

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

What is the coldest month in Rocky Ford?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Rocky Ford?

About 48.3 inches (1,227 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Rocky Ford?

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

When is the best time to visit Rocky Ford?

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

What climate does Rocky Ford have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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