Cates, NC
Unincorporated community in Person County, North Carolina
Cates is a small unincorporated community in Person County, North Carolina. It is 6.9 miles N of Roxboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27583.
Cates at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Person County
- ZIP code
- 27583
- Nearest town
- Roxboro (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2950, -78.9872
Weather in Cates now
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Cates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cates.
This week in Cates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cates
What is the weather usually like in Cates?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 47.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,201 mm
- 3.4 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cates: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROXBORO 7 ESE, NC US (USC00317516), adjusted for the elevation of Cates.
Cates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cates?
Cates has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cates 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 Cates
The closest live webcam is Lakewood: US-58 - VA-62, 25.0 miles NW of Cates.
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Questions about Cates
Where is Cates, NC?
Cates is an unincorporated community in Person County, North Carolina, 6.9 miles N of Roxboro.
What county is Cates in?
Cates is in Person County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Cates, NC?
The ZIP code for Cates is 27583.
What is the nearest town to Cates?
Roxboro, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cates?
Yes. The closest is Lakewood: US-58 - VA-62, 25.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cates?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Cates?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Cates?
About 47.3 inches (1,201 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Cates?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cates?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cates have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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