Rocksdale, WV

Unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia

Rocksdale is a small unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia. It is 7.9 miles SW of Spencer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26151.

Rocksdale at a glance

State
West Virginia
County
Roane County
ZIP code
26151
Nearest town
Spencer (7.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.8447, -81.2183

Weather in Rocksdale now

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Rocksdale weather by the hour

Rocksdale weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rocksdale

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rocksdale

What is the weather usually like in Rocksdale?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°35°53°70°88°40°22°Jan43°24°Feb53°30°Mar65°39°Apr73°49°May80°58°Jun83°62°Jul83°60°Aug77°53°Sep66°41°Oct54°32°Nov44°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.2"Feb4.3"Mar3.7"Apr4.9"May4.9"Jun5.3"Jul3.7"Aug3.9"Sep3.3"Oct3.1"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Rocksdale: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPENCER, WV US (USC00468384), adjusted for the elevation of Rocksdale.

Rocksdale weather month by month

January
40° 22°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 9.0 in of snow
February
43° 24°F
3.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
March
53° 30°F
4.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
April
65° 39°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 49°F
4.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
80° 58°F
4.9 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
83° 62°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
83° 60°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 41°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
54° 32°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
44° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rocksdale through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:40 AM5:28 PM9 h 48 min
February7:14 AM6:03 PM10 h 49 min
March7:34 AM7:33 PM11 h 58 min
April6:46 AM8:03 PM13 h 16 min
May6:10 AM8:31 PM14 h 21 min
June5:57 AM8:53 PM14 h 55 min
July6:10 AM8:51 PM14 h 40 min
August6:37 AM8:21 PM13 h 43 min
September7:05 AM7:34 PM12 h 29 min
October7:33 AM6:48 PM11 h 14 min
November7:06 AM5:12 PM10 h 6 min
December7:34 AM5:05 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Rocksdale?

Rocksdale has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rocksdale is May–June and August–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 Rocksdale

The closest live webcam is Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008, 38.2 miles NW of Rocksdale.

Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008Porterfield · 38.2 mi NWOn Windy
Charleston › EastCharleston · 40.4 mi SWOn Windy
Charleston › WestCharleston · 40.4 mi SWOn Windy
Marietta: I-77 at SR-7, D10-001Marietta · 40.5 mi NOn Windy
Clipper Mills: US-50 at South of Brimstone Rd (Temporary), 1371Clipper Mills · 40.8 mi NWOn Windy
Rock Springs: US-33 at SR-7/833, 947Rock Springs · 45.4 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rocksdale.

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Questions about Rocksdale

Where is Rocksdale, WV?

Rocksdale is an unincorporated community in Roane County, West Virginia, 7.9 miles SW of Spencer.

What county is Rocksdale in?

Rocksdale is in Roane County, West Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Rocksdale, WV?

The ZIP code for Rocksdale is 26151.

What is the nearest town to Rocksdale?

Spencer, 7.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rocksdale?

Yes. The closest is Porterfield: SR-7/SR-32 at US-50, D10-008, 38.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rocksdale?

July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Rocksdale?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Rocksdale?

About 47.4 inches (1,204 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Rocksdale?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rocksdale?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rocksdale have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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