Rocky Mount, Virginia has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from the upper 40s to high 80s throughout the year, with summer highs often reaching into the 90s. Precipitation is generally abundant throughout the year, with late winter and early spring typically being the wettest months. Snowfall is rare in Rocky Mount but can occur occasionally during winter months. Overall, Rocky Mount enjoys a pleasant climate that is well suited for outdoor activities most of the year.
Rocky Mount, Virginia gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rocky Mount averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Rocky Mount. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rocky Mount gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year