Rockwell, WA
Unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington
Rockwell is a small unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington. It is 6.1 miles NE of Lamont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99017.
Rockwell at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Whitman County
- ZIP code
- 99017
- Nearest town
- Lamont (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.1475, -118.0094
Weather in Rockwell now
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Rockwell weather by the hour
Rockwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockwell.
This week in Rockwell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockwell
What is the weather usually like in Rockwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 23°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 324 mm
- 15.7 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockwell: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RITZVILLE 1 SSE, WA US (USC00457059), adjusted for the elevation of Rockwell.
Rockwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 4:31 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:13 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 4:53 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:10 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:04 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rockwell?
Rockwell has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rockwell is June to 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 Rockwell
The closest live webcam is Ritzville › South-west: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 Interchange, 17.5 miles W of Rockwell.
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Questions about Rockwell
Where is Rockwell, WA?
Rockwell is an unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington, 6.1 miles NE of Lamont.
What county is Rockwell in?
Rockwell is in Whitman County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Rockwell, WA?
The ZIP code for Rockwell is 99017.
What is the nearest town to Rockwell?
Lamont, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockwell?
Yes. The closest is Ritzville › South-west: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 Interchange, 17.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockwell?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockwell?
December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Rockwell?
About 12.7 inches (324 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rockwell?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rockwell?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockwell have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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