Rockdale, PA

Unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Rockdale is a small unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.5 miles NW of Spring Brook, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 18444.

Rockdale at a glance

State
Pennsylvania
County
Lackawanna County
ZIP code
18444
Nearest town
Spring Brook (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.2922, -75.6119

Weather in Rockdale now

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Rockdale weather by the hour

Rockdale weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rockdale

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockdale

What is the weather usually like in Rockdale?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°71°90°36°20°Jan39°22°Feb48°29°Mar61°39°Apr72°50°May80°58°Jun85°63°Jul82°61°Aug75°54°Sep63°43°Oct51°34°Nov40°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.6"Jan2.1"Feb2.8"Mar3.3"Apr3.3"May3.8"Jun3.6"Jul3.9"Aug4.1"Sep3.7"Oct2.9"Nov2.8"Dec

Best time to visit Rockdale: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US (USW00014777), adjusted for the elevation of Rockdale.

Rockdale weather month by month

January
36° 20°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.7 in of snow
February
39° 22°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
March
48° 29°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 10.1 in of snow
April
61° 39°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
3.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
80° 58°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 61°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
75° 54°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 43°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
51° 34°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
December
40° 26°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rockdale through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM4:59 PM9 h 35 min
February6:55 AM5:37 PM10 h 42 min
March7:12 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:20 AM7:43 PM13 h 22 min
May5:41 AM8:15 PM14 h 33 min
June5:27 AM8:38 PM15 h 11 min
July5:41 AM8:35 PM14 h 54 min
August6:10 AM8:03 PM13 h 52 min
September6:41 AM7:13 PM12 h 31 min
October7:13 AM6:23 PM11 h 10 min
November6:49 AM4:44 PM9 h 55 min
December7:19 AM4:35 PM9 h 16 min

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

What is the weather like in Rockdale?

Rockdale has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 38.7 inches (984 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rockdale is May–June and August–September. 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 Rockdale

The closest live webcam is Covington Township, 3.7 miles NE of Rockdale.

Covington TownshipCovington Township · 3.7 mi NEOn Windy
Elmbrook TerraceElmbrook Terrace · 5.9 mi NOn Windy
Roaring Brook TownshipRoaring Brook Township · 6.1 mi NOn Windy
MoosicMoosic · 6.6 mi NWOn Windy
Dupont › NorthDupont · 6.9 mi WOn Windy
ScrantonScranton · 7.0 mi NOn Windy
AvocaAvoca · 7.2 mi NWOn Windy
MoosicMoosic · 7.2 mi NWOn Windy
ScrantonScranton · 7.3 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rockdale.

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Questions about Rockdale

Where is Rockdale, PA?

Rockdale is an unincorporated community in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 1.5 miles NW of Spring Brook.

What county is Rockdale in?

Rockdale is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

What is the ZIP code of Rockdale, PA?

The ZIP code for Rockdale is 18444.

What is the nearest town to Rockdale?

Spring Brook, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rockdale?

Yes. The closest is Covington Township, 3.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rockdale?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Rockdale?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Rockdale?

About 38.7 inches (984 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Rockdale?

Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rockdale?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rockdale have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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