Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Rocky Mount, NC. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5 in Rocky Mount tends to feel solidly spring — 109 years of records put the average high at 72° and the low at 45°. The date has seen a wide swing, from a balmy 88° in 1986 down to a chilly 33° in 1992, so a light jacket isn't a bad idea. Rain is unlikely, with just a 25% chance of precipitation and zero chance of snow.
Rocky Mount plays host to some genuine extremes — the all-time high of 106° in June 1954 and an all-time low of -8° in January 1985 show this city can run the full gamut. The wettest day on record is a staggering 16.55" on September 16, 1999, a remnant of Hurricane Floyd that remains one of the most catastrophic flood events in North Carolina history.
Rocky Mount summers are legitimately hot, with average highs hitting 90° the week of July 16–22 and staying in the upper 80s through August. Winters are mild by most standards — the coolest stretch of the year tops out around 50° in early January. Late July through early August is the wettest stretch, averaging over an inch of rain per week, while spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions for being outside.