Gates County Climate
Gates County, North Carolina
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
58.5°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Annual Snowfall
2.6"
Extreme Heat Days
29
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
Seasonal Overview
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Forecast
Current Conditions
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Climate Advisory: Gates County
Climate Verdict
Gates County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 58.5°F, moderately wet with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 28.7 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 2.6 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 39.2°F. summers are warm — July averages 77.9°F. The 39°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Gates County closely matches the North Carolina statewide average temperature of 59.3°F.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.