Rocky Mount, NC weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rocky Mount weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rocky Mount.
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What is the weather usually like in Rocky Mount?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 48.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 2.8 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rocky Mount: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKY MT 8 ESE, NC US (USC00317400), adjusted for the elevation of Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rocky Mount through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 48.6 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rocky Mount is April–May and September–October. At 102 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Rocky Mount
What is the hottest month in Rocky Mount?
July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rocky Mount?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Rocky Mount?
About 48.6 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Rocky Mount?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Mount?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rocky Mount have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Rocky Mount in November?
Highs average 65°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rocky Mount?
Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rocky Mount weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rocky Mount.
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