Rocky Mount, Virginia Weather
Rocky Mount, Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Rocky Mount, Franklin County.
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About Rocky Mount, Virginia
Rocky Mount rises from the rolling hills where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to soften their formidable ascent. It lies 17.2 miles south-south-east of Cave Spring, VA (from Cave Spring, VA: bearing 157°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east of Callaway. The land here, a rich tapestry of green fields and mature woodlands, is crisscrossed by small streams that whisper their way towards larger waterways, their banks often shaded by ancient oaks and maples. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a scent of damp earth and sun-baked pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the very stones of the old buildings. The character of Rocky Mount is one of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life feels governed by the changing seasons rather than the ticking clock, where the sunlight slants long and golden across the valley floor in the early evening, bathing everything in a benevolent glow. The roots of Rocky Mount run deep into the agricultural heritage of Franklin County, a region long defined by its fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its farming communities. For generations, tobacco and cattle have been the lifeblood of this area, their cultivation shaping the very contours of the landscape and the traditions of its people. While industry has diversified over time, with manufacturing and service sectors now contributing to the local economy, the echoes of those agrarian roots remain, evident in the sturdy farmhouses and the enduring connection to the land. It's a place where history isn't confined to museums but lives on in the weathered barns and the stories shared over front porches, a testament to the enduring strength of community and the persistent hum of everyday life in Rocky Mount.
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| Location | Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.99764°N, 79.891977°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24151 |
| Area Code | 276, 540 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rocky Mount, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rocky Mount, Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Rocky Mount includes coordinates 36.997640°N, 79.891977°W, situated in Franklin County. ZIP code 24151. Telephone area code: 276, 540. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
