Rocky Point, VA

Unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia

Rocky Point is a small unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia. It is 5.9 miles SW of Buchanan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24066.

Rocky Point at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Botetourt County
ZIP code
24066
Nearest town
Buchanan (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
37.5794, -79.6119

Weather in Rocky Point now

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Rocky Point weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rocky Point

What is the weather usually like in Rocky Point?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°44°27°Jan49°29°Feb57°35°Mar69°44°Apr77°54°May83°63°Jun87°67°Jul85°66°Aug79°59°Sep68°47°Oct56°35°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan2.7"Feb3.7"Mar3.8"Apr4.4"May3.9"Jun4.5"Jul3.0"Aug4.1"Sep3.4"Oct3.3"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Rocky Point: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUCHANAN, VA US (USC00441121), adjusted for the elevation of Rocky Point.

Rocky Point weather month by month

January
44° 27°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
February
49° 29°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
57° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
69° 44°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
77° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 63°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
85° 66°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 47°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 35°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
47° 30°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rocky Point through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:25 PM9 h 54 min
February7:06 AM5:59 PM10 h 53 min
March7:27 AM7:26 PM11 h 59 min
April6:41 AM7:55 PM13 h 13 min
May6:07 AM8:22 PM14 h 15 min
June5:55 AM8:42 PM14 h 47 min
July6:07 AM8:41 PM14 h 33 min
August6:33 AM8:12 PM13 h 39 min
September6:59 AM7:27 PM12 h 28 min
October7:25 AM6:42 PM11 h 17 min
November6:57 AM5:09 PM10 h 11 min
December7:24 AM5:02 PM9 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Rocky Point?

Rocky Point has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rocky Point is May and August to 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 Point

The closest live webcam is Harvey: I-81 - MM 172.4 - NB, 1.6 miles N of Rocky Point.

Harvey: I-81 - MM 172.4 - NBHarvey · 1.6 mi NOn Windy
Greyledge: I-81 - MM 170.0 - NBGreyledge · 2.0 mi WOn Windy
Greyledge: I-81 - MM 168.6 - NBGreyledge · 3.0 mi SWOn Windy
Buchanan: I-81 - MM 167.7 - NBBuchanan · 3.8 mi SWOn Windy
Springfield: I-81 - MM 176 - NBunknown · 4.1 mi NEOn Windy
Buchanan: I-81 - MM 166.8 - SBBuchanan · 4.8 mi SWOn Windy
Buchanan: I-81 - MM 166.2 - NBBuchanan · 5.2 mi SWOn Windy
Pico: I-81 - MM 164.6 - NBPico · 6.9 mi SWOn Windy
Springwood: I-81 - MM 163.3 - SBSpringwood · 8.2 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rocky Point

Where is Rocky Point, VA?

Rocky Point is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, 5.9 miles SW of Buchanan.

What county is Rocky Point in?

Rocky Point is in Botetourt County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Rocky Point, VA?

The ZIP code for Rocky Point is 24066.

What is the nearest town to Rocky Point?

Buchanan, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rocky Point?

Yes. The closest is Harvey: I-81 - MM 172.4 - NB, 1.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rocky Point?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Rocky Point?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Rocky Point?

About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Rocky Point?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rocky Point?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rocky Point have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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