Gates, KY
Unincorporated community in Rowan County, Kentucky
Gates is a small unincorporated community in Rowan County, Kentucky. It is 5.4 miles SW of Morehead, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40351.
Gates at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Rowan County
- ZIP code
- 40351
- Nearest town
- Morehead (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.2339, -83.3667
Weather in Gates now
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Gates weather by the hour
Gates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gates.
This week in Gates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gates
What is the weather usually like in Gates?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,290 mm
- 12.3 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gates: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAVE RUN LAKE, KY US (USC00152791), adjusted for the elevation of Gates.
Gates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gates?
Gates has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gates is May–June and August–September. 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 Gates
The closest live webcam is Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 38.5 miles NW of Gates.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gates.
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Questions about Gates
Where is Gates, KY?
Gates is an unincorporated community in Rowan County, Kentucky, 5.4 miles SW of Morehead.
What county is Gates in?
Gates is in Rowan County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Gates, KY?
The ZIP code for Gates is 40351.
What is the nearest town to Gates?
Morehead, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gates?
Yes. The closest is Maysville: US 68 MP 18 @ Ohio River Brdg, 38.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gates?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Gates?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Gates?
About 50.8 inches (1,290 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Gates?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gates?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gates have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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