Bates Creek, NC
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina
Bates Creek is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It is 2.0 miles SE of Murphy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28906.
Bates Creek at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 28906
- Nearest town
- Murphy (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.1131, -84.0531
Weather in Bates Creek now
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Bates Creek weather by the hour
Bates Creek weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bates Creek.
This week in Bates Creek
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bates Creek
What is the weather usually like in Bates Creek?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,506 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bates Creek: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MURPHY 4ESE, NC US (USC00316001), adjusted for the elevation of Bates Creek.
Bates Creek weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bates Creek through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bates Creek?
Bates Creek has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bates Creek 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 Bates Creek
The closest live webcam is Cedar Cliff, 16.2 miles SE of Bates Creek.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bates Creek.
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Questions about Bates Creek
Where is Bates Creek, NC?
Bates Creek is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina, 2.0 miles SE of Murphy.
What county is Bates Creek in?
Bates Creek is in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Bates Creek, NC?
The ZIP code for Bates Creek is 28906.
What is the nearest town to Bates Creek?
Murphy, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bates Creek?
Yes. The closest is Cedar Cliff, 16.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bates Creek?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Bates Creek?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Bates Creek?
About 59.3 inches (1,506 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Bates Creek?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bates Creek?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bates Creek have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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