Cathey, NC
Historical community (former settlement) in Gaston County, North Carolina
Cathey is a historical community (former settlement) in Gaston County, North Carolina. It is 0.3 miles SW of Spencer Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28098.
Cathey at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Gaston County
- ZIP code
- 28098
- Nearest town
- Spencer Mountain (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.3117, -81.1103
Weather in Cathey now
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Cathey weather by the hour
Cathey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cathey.
This week in Cathey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cathey
What is the weather usually like in Cathey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 44.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,117 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cathey: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GASTONIA, NC US (USC00313356), adjusted for the elevation of Cathey.
Cathey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cathey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cathey?
Cathey has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 44.0 inches (1,117 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cathey 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 Cathey
The closest live webcam is Bessemer City: The Lofts at Osage Mill, 10.0 miles W of Cathey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cathey.
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Map of Cathey, NC
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Other communities near Cathey
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- Smyre2.6 mi S
- Taylor Heights subdivision3.6 mi N
- Woodland3.7 mi E
- Springwood3.8 mi SE
- Goshen Grove4.0 mi SE
- Murphy Heights subdivision4.1 mi N
- Ozark4.1 mi SW
- West Cramerton4.3 mi S
- Nims4.5 mi E
- Love Park subdivision4.6 mi SW
- Hoylesville4.7 mi NW
- Hutchinson5.0 mi E
- Catawba Heights5.3 mi SE
- Jenkins Heights6.2 mi SW
Questions about Cathey
Where is Cathey, NC?
Cathey is a historical community (former settlement) in Gaston County, North Carolina, 0.3 miles SW of Spencer Mountain.
What county is Cathey in?
Cathey is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Cathey, NC?
The ZIP code for Cathey is 28098.
What is the nearest town to Cathey?
Spencer Mountain, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cathey?
Yes. The closest is Bessemer City: The Lofts at Osage Mill, 10.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cathey?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Cathey?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Cathey?
About 44.0 inches (1,117 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Cathey?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cathey?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cathey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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