Gates, NE
Unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska
Gates is a small unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska. It is 11.9 miles W of Anselmo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68874.
Gates at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Custer County
- ZIP code
- 68874
- Nearest town
- Anselmo (11.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.6403, -99.6356
Weather in Gates now
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Gates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gates.
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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 · 12°F average low
- 25.1 inprecipitation per year · 637 mm
- 34.0 insnowfall per year · 86 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gates: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANSELMO 2 WSW, NE US (USC00250245), adjusted for the elevation of Gates.
Gates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 9:13 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:49 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:26 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gates?
Gates has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 25.1 inches (637 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gates 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 Gates
The closest live webcam is Sargent › East: US 183 - Comstock Rd: East, 14.3 miles SE of Gates.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gates.
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Questions about Gates
Where is Gates, NE?
Gates is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Nebraska, 11.9 miles W of Anselmo.
What county is Gates in?
Gates is in Custer County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Gates, NE?
The ZIP code for Gates is 68874.
What is the nearest town to Gates?
Anselmo, 11.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gates?
Yes. The closest is Sargent › East: US 183 - Comstock Rd: East, 14.3 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 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Gates?
About 25.1 inches (637 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Gates?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gates?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gates have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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