Rooks, NC
Unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina
Rooks is a small unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina. It is 2.6 miles NW of Atkinson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28421.
Rooks at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Pender County
- ZIP code
- 28421
- Nearest town
- Atkinson (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.4964, -78.1442
Weather in Rooks now
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Rooks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rooks.
This week in Rooks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rooks
What is the weather usually like in Rooks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 55.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,419 mm
- 0.8 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rooks: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOORES CREEK NB, NC US (USC00315820), adjusted for the elevation of Rooks.
Rooks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rooks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rooks?
Rooks 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 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 55.9 inches (1,419 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rooks 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 Rooks
The closest live webcam is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 28.2 miles SE of Rooks.
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Questions about Rooks
Where is Rooks, NC?
Rooks is an unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina, 2.6 miles NW of Atkinson.
What county is Rooks in?
Rooks is in Pender County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Rooks, NC?
The ZIP code for Rooks is 28421.
What is the nearest town to Rooks?
Atkinson, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rooks?
Yes. The closest is Wrightsville Beach › North-west: Carolina Yacht Club, 28.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rooks?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rooks?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Rooks?
About 55.9 inches (1,419 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Rooks?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rooks?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rooks have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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