Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Gatesville features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (43 °F) and 27 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -18 °C (0 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (99 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1279 mm (50.3 inches) and receives 132 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Gatesville enjoys an average of 3149 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 42 minutes to 14 hours 35 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Gatesville are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 27 °C (76 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 9 °C (43 - 48 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Gatesville experiences 139 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 36 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 24°C (76°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
28°C (84°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
| Mean maximum | 22°C (72°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
| Average high | 11°C (52°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
| Daily mean | 6°C (43°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
23°C (75°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
| Average low | 1°C (35°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
| Mean minimum | -10°C (14°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
| Minimum | -18°C (0°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Gatesville, North Carolina, United States with other places around the world.
Gatesville usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 13 rainy days and 140 mm (5.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Gatesville are March, October and November. On average, 79 mm (3.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 93 (3.7) | 97 (3.8) | 80 (3.2) | 99 (3.9) | 116 (4.6) | 125 (4.9) | 127 (5.0) | 167 (6.6) | 126 (5.0) | 78 (3.1) | 79 (3.1) | 89 (3.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Gatesville are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 33 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Gatesville: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 7 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 170 | 183 | 253 | 284 | 304 | 315 | 338 | 318 | 283 | 262 | 230 | 203 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 58m | 10h 51m | 11h 59m | 13h 8m | 14h 6m | 14h 35m | 14h 19m | 13h 28m | 12h 21m | 11h 12m | 10h 12m | 9h 42m |
Gatesville experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Gatesville UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Gatesville. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Gatesville's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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