Bates, MI
Unincorporated community in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Bates is a small unincorporated community in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It is 7.9 miles W of Traverse City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49690.
Bates at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Grand Traverse County
- ZIP code
- 49690
- Nearest town
- Traverse City (7.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 44.7728, -85.4442
Weather in Bates now
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Bates weather by the hour
Bates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bates.
This week in Bates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bates
What is the weather usually like in Bates?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 29.1 inprecipitation per year · 740 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bates: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRAVERSE CITY CHERRY CPTL AP, MI US (USW00014850), adjusted for the elevation of Bates.
Bates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| February | 7:40 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:52 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:31 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:26 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:56 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:37 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 8:10 AM | 5:03 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Bates?
Bates has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 29.1 inches (740 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Bates is June to 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 Bates
The closest live webcam is Leland Township: Fishtown › West: The Cove Restaurant, 23.2 miles NW of Bates.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bates.
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Questions about Bates
Where is Bates, MI?
Bates is an unincorporated community in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 7.9 miles W of Traverse City.
What county is Bates in?
Bates is in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Bates, MI?
The ZIP code for Bates is 49690.
What is the nearest town to Bates?
Traverse City, 7.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bates?
Yes. The closest is Leland Township: Fishtown › West: The Cove Restaurant, 23.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bates?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Bates?
February, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Bates?
About 29.1 inches (740 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Bates?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bates?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bates have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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