Rockaway, VA
Unincorporated community in Fluvanna County, Virginia
Rockaway is a small unincorporated community in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It is 1.1 miles N of Palmyra, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22963.
Rockaway at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fluvanna County
- ZIP code
- 22963
- Nearest town
- Palmyra (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.8514, -78.2642
Weather in Rockaway now
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Rockaway weather by the hour
Rockaway weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockaway.
This week in Rockaway
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockaway
What is the weather usually like in Rockaway?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 43.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,109 mm
- 12.3 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockaway: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PALMYRA 3S, VA US (USC00446491), adjusted for the elevation of Rockaway.
Rockaway weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockaway through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rockaway?
Rockaway has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.7 inches (1,109 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rockaway is May–June 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 Rockaway
The closest live webcam is Zion Crossroads: I-64 - MM 136 - EB, 9.1 miles N of Rockaway.
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Questions about Rockaway
Where is Rockaway, VA?
Rockaway is an unincorporated community in Fluvanna County, Virginia, 1.1 miles N of Palmyra.
What county is Rockaway in?
Rockaway is in Fluvanna County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rockaway, VA?
The ZIP code for Rockaway is 22963.
What is the nearest town to Rockaway?
Palmyra, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockaway?
Yes. The closest is Zion Crossroads: I-64 - MM 136 - EB, 9.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockaway?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockaway?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Rockaway?
About 43.7 inches (1,109 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Rockaway?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rockaway?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockaway have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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