Rockton, WV
Unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia
Rockton is a small unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia. It is 5.7 miles NE of Gassaway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26623.
Rockton at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Braxton County
- ZIP code
- 26623
- Nearest town
- Gassaway (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6194, -80.8564
Weather in Rockton now
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Rockton weather by the hour
Rockton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockton.
This week in Rockton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockton
What is the weather usually like in Rockton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 51.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,295 mm
- 17.3 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rockton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GASSAWAY, WV US (USC00463361), adjusted for the elevation of Rockton.
Rockton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rockton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Rockton?
Rockton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rockton 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 Rockton
The closest live webcam is Charleston › East, 45.8 miles SW of Rockton.
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Questions about Rockton
Where is Rockton, WV?
Rockton is an unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia, 5.7 miles NE of Gassaway.
What county is Rockton in?
Rockton is in Braxton County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Rockton, WV?
The ZIP code for Rockton is 26623.
What is the nearest town to Rockton?
Gassaway, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rockton?
Yes. The closest is Charleston › East, 45.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rockton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Rockton?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rockton?
About 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Rockton?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rockton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rockton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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