Climate change in Gates County, North Carolina
Since 1979, Gates County, North Carolina has warmed 2.8°F, with 7 more days above 90°F, 28 more nights above 70°F and 6% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Greene County, NC's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.2°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.3°F
- Precipitation: +6%
- Wettest day of the year: +13%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: +7 days
- Nights above 70°F: +28 days
- Freezing nights: −17 days
- Frost-free season: +17 days
- Muggy days: +18 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −7 days
- Snowfall: −38%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −0 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.