Rocky River, NC

Unincorporated community in Cabarrus County, North Carolina

Rocky River is a small unincorporated community in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It is 2.7 miles W of Harrisburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28075.

Rocky River at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Cabarrus County
ZIP code
28075
Nearest town
Harrisburg (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.3061, -80.5981

Weather in Rocky River now

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Rocky River weather by the hour

Rocky River weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rocky River

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rocky River

What is the weather usually like in Rocky River?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°61°79°97°53°29°Jan57°31°Feb65°38°Mar74°47°Apr81°56°May88°65°Jun92°69°Jul90°67°Aug84°60°Sep74°48°Oct64°37°Nov56°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.1"Feb4.1"Mar4.0"Apr3.7"May4.7"Jun5.3"Jul4.5"Aug4.2"Sep3.5"Oct3.5"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CONCORD, NC US (USC00311975), adjusted for the elevation of Rocky River.

Rocky River weather month by month

January
53° 29°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
February
57° 31°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
March
65° 38°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
74° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
81° 56°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 65°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 69°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
90° 67°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
84° 60°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 37°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
56° 32°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rocky River through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:34 PM10 h 5 min
February7:06 AM6:05 PM10 h 58 min
March7:31 AM7:31 PM11 h 59 min
April6:48 AM7:56 PM13 h 8 min
May6:16 AM8:21 PM14 h 4 min
June6:05 AM8:40 PM14 h 34 min
July6:17 AM8:39 PM14 h 21 min
August6:40 AM8:12 PM13 h 31 min
September7:04 AM7:30 PM12 h 26 min
October7:27 AM6:48 PM11 h 21 min
November6:56 AM5:17 PM10 h 21 min
December7:22 AM5:12 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Rocky River?

Rocky River has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rocky River 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 River

The closest live webcam is Charlotte › West: Bojangles Coliseum, 12.7 miles SW of Rocky River.

Charlotte › West: Bojangles ColiseumCharlotte · 12.7 mi SWOn Windy
CharlotteCharlotte · 14.5 mi SWOn Windy
Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake NormanCornelius · 19.4 mi NWOn Windy
Charlotte: I-77 S @ MM 91(State Line)Charlotte · 23.4 mi SWOn Windy
Pineville: I-77 N @ MM 90.5Pineville · 24.0 mi SWOn Windy
Pineville: I-77 S @ MM 90Pineville · 24.7 mi SWOn Windy
Carowood: I-77 S @ MM 89.2Carowood · 25.1 mi SWOn Windy
Carowood: I-77 S @ MM 88.6Carowood · 25.7 mi SWOn Windy
Carowood: I-77 S @ MM 87.8 (Gold Hill Rd Overpass)Carowood · 26.4 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rocky River

Where is Rocky River, NC?

Rocky River is an unincorporated community in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, 2.7 miles W of Harrisburg.

What county is Rocky River in?

Rocky River is in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Rocky River, NC?

The ZIP code for Rocky River is 28075.

What is the nearest town to Rocky River?

Harrisburg, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rocky River?

Yes. The closest is Charlotte › West: Bojangles Coliseum, 12.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rocky River?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Rocky River?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Rocky River?

About 47.9 inches (1,216 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Rocky River?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rocky River?

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

What climate does Rocky River have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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