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Exploring Rockwood

The city of Rockwood has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Rockwood include:

• Shawnee National Forest
• Mississippi River
• Popeye Museum
• National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
• Fort Kaskaskia
• Kinkaid Village Marina
• Lake Murphysboro State Park

When making plans for your trip to Rockwood, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Rockwood?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Rockwood, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Rockwood are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are April and May, whereas September and January have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 14°C and at night it is -3°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 284 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 30°C during the day and 9°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 371 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 32°C and the night-time average is 16°C. Average precipitation for this season is 286 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 21°C and 0°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 274 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Rockwood is 1215 mm.