Rockgate, SC
Unincorporated community in Richland County, South Carolina
Rockgate is a small unincorporated community in Richland County, South Carolina. It is 5.0 miles SW of St. Andrews, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29203.
Rockgate at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Richland County
- ZIP code
- 29203
- Nearest town
- St. Andrews (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.0983, -81.0383
Weather in Rockgate now
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Rockgate weather by the hour
Rockgate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockgate.
This week in Rockgate
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockgate
What is the weather usually like in Rockgate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockgate: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBIA UNIV OF SC, SC US (USC00381944), adjusted for the elevation of Rockgate.
Rockgate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockgate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rockgate?
Rockgate has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Rockgate is March–April and October–November. 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 Rockgate
The closest live webcam is Fairfield Arms: I-20 W @ MM 68.5, 2.2 miles S of Rockgate.
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Map of Rockgate, SC
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- Evergreen Park1.1 mi S
- Arlington Estates1.6 mi N
- Frost3.1 mi SW
- Munster3.5 mi SW
- Byrneswood3.7 mi S
- Hyatts3.7 mi S
- Jiggs3.8 mi E
- Richland4.0 mi SE
- State Park4.2 mi E
- Latimer Manor subdivision4.2 mi S
- Eau Claire4.4 mi S
- Emerald Valley4.5 mi SW
- Apple Valley4.6 mi SW
- Riverview Terrace subdivision4.6 mi S
Questions about Rockgate
Where is Rockgate, SC?
Rockgate is an unincorporated community in Richland County, South Carolina, 5.0 miles SW of St. Andrews.
What county is Rockgate in?
Rockgate is in Richland County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Rockgate, SC?
The ZIP code for Rockgate is 29203.
What is the nearest town to Rockgate?
St. Andrews, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockgate?
Yes. The closest is Fairfield Arms: I-20 W @ MM 68.5, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockgate?
July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockgate?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Rockgate?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rockgate?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rockgate?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockgate have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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