Rocky Ridge, WA

Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington

Rocky Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 1.5 miles N of Elk Plain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98387.

Rocky Ridge at a glance

State
Washington
County
Pierce County
ZIP code
98387
Nearest town
Elk Plain (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.0200, -122.3678

Weather in Rocky Ridge now

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Rocky Ridge weather by the hour

Rocky Ridge weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rocky Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Rocky Ridge?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°41°55°68°81°46°33°Jan48°33°Feb52°36°Mar57°39°Apr64°44°May69°49°Jun76°52°Jul76°53°Aug70°48°Sep59°42°Oct50°36°Nov45°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.1"Jan4.3"Feb4.8"Mar3.9"Apr3.0"May2.3"Jun0.9"Jul0.9"Aug1.8"Sep4.1"Oct7.1"Nov6.0"Dec

Best time to visit Rocky Ridge: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCMILLIN RSVR, WA US (USC00455224), adjusted for the elevation of Rocky Ridge.

Rocky Ridge weather month by month

January
46° 33°F
6.1 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
February
48° 33°F
4.3 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
March
52° 36°F
4.8 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
April
57° 39°F
3.9 in of rain · 11 wet days
May
64° 44°F
3.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
69° 49°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
76° 52°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
76° 53°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
70° 48°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
59° 42°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
November
50° 36°F
7.1 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
45° 33°F
6.0 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rocky Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM4:49 PM9 h 0 min
February7:11 AM5:35 PM10 h 23 min
March7:19 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:19 AM7:59 PM13 h 40 min
May5:31 AM8:40 PM15 h 8 min
June5:11 AM9:08 PM15 h 56 min
July5:28 AM9:02 PM15 h 34 min
August6:05 AM8:22 PM14 h 16 min
September6:46 AM7:22 PM12 h 36 min
October7:26 AM6:23 PM10 h 57 min
November7:11 AM4:36 PM9 h 24 min
December7:46 AM4:22 PM8 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Rocky Ridge?

Rocky Ridge has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge

The closest live webcam is Spanaway: SR 7 at MP 47.38: Roy Wye (SR 507), 5.4 miles NW of Rocky Ridge.

Spanaway: SR 7 at MP 47.38: Roy Wye (SR 507)unknown · 5.4 mi NWOn Windy
Spanaway: SR 7 at MP 48.33: 176th St E (SR 704)unknown · 6.2 mi NWOn Windy
Edgewood: Mount RainierEdgewood · 6.9 mi NEOn Windy
Spanaway: SR 7 at 152nd St Sunknown · 7.6 mi NWOn Windy
Summit: SR 512 @ MP 5.8: Canyon Rdunknown · 9.6 mi NOn Windy
Midland: SR 512 @ MP 3.7: Portland Aveunknown · 9.7 mi NOn Windy
Midland: SR 512 at MP 3.2: Golden Given Rdunknown · 9.8 mi NOn Windy
Parkland: SR 7 at MP 52.5: SR 512 EB Interchangeunknown · 10.0 mi NOn Windy
Parkland: SR 512 at MP 2.2: SR 7 InterchangeParkland · 10.1 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rocky Ridge

Where is Rocky Ridge, WA?

Rocky Ridge is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 1.5 miles N of Elk Plain.

What county is Rocky Ridge in?

Rocky Ridge is in Pierce County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Rocky Ridge, WA?

The ZIP code for Rocky Ridge is 98387.

What is the nearest town to Rocky Ridge?

Elk Plain, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rocky Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Spanaway: SR 7 at MP 47.38: Roy Wye (SR 507), 5.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rocky Ridge?

August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Rocky Ridge?

December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Rocky Ridge?

About 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Rocky Ridge?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rocky Ridge?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rocky Ridge have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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