Gate City, AL
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama
Gate City is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is 3.9 miles NW of Tarrant, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 35212.
Gate City at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 35212
- Nearest town
- Tarrant (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.5478, -86.7267
Weather in Gate City now
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Gate City weather by the hour
Gate City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gate City.
This week in Gate City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gate City
What is the weather usually like in Gate City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 56.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,438 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gate City: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIRMINGHAM AP, AL US (USW00013876), adjusted for the elevation of Gate City.
Gate City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gate City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:29 AM | 5:32 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gate City?
Gate City has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gate City is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Gate City
The closest live webcam is Calera, 25.6 miles S of Gate City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gate City.
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- Woodlawn Heights1.5 mi SW
- Springdale subdivision1.6 mi SE
- Springdale1.7 mi S
- South Highlands1.7 mi NE
- Roebuck Terrace2.2 mi N
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- Roebuck Springs2.4 mi NE
- Stoneridge subdivision2.5 mi E
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Questions about Gate City
Where is Gate City, AL?
Gate City is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Alabama, 3.9 miles NW of Tarrant.
What county is Gate City in?
Gate City is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Gate City, AL?
The ZIP code for Gate City is 35212.
What is the nearest town to Gate City?
Tarrant, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gate City?
Yes. The closest is Calera, 25.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gate City?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Gate City?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Gate City?
About 56.6 inches (1,438 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Gate City?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gate City?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gate City have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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