Gage, NC

Historical community (former settlement) in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Gage is a historical community (former settlement) in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It is 5.2 miles SW of Lake Lure, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28746.

Gage at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Rutherford County
ZIP code
28746
Nearest town
Lake Lure (5.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.4828, -82.1208

Weather in Gage now

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Gage weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gage.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gage

What is the weather usually like in Gage?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°58°76°93°50°28°Jan55°30°Feb62°36°Mar72°44°Apr78°54°May85°63°Jun88°67°Jul87°66°Aug81°59°Sep72°47°Oct62°36°Nov53°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.0"Jan4.1"Feb4.8"Mar4.6"Apr4.9"May5.3"Jun5.9"Jul6.5"Aug4.9"Sep4.3"Oct4.3"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit Gage: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE LURE 2, NC US (USC00314764), adjusted for the elevation of Gage.

Gage weather month by month

January
50° 28°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
February
55° 30°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
62° 36°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
72° 44°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
78° 54°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 63°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 67°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 66°F
6.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
81° 59°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
72° 47°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 36°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
53° 31°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gage through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:35 AM5:40 PM10 h 4 min
February7:13 AM6:11 PM10 h 58 min
March7:37 AM7:37 PM11 h 59 min
April6:54 AM8:02 PM13 h 8 min
May6:22 AM8:27 PM14 h 5 min
June6:11 AM8:46 PM14 h 35 min
July6:23 AM8:45 PM14 h 22 min
August6:46 AM8:19 PM13 h 32 min
September7:10 AM7:37 PM12 h 26 min
October7:33 AM6:54 PM11 h 20 min
November7:02 AM5:23 PM10 h 20 min
December7:29 AM5:18 PM9 h 49 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Gage?

Gage has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gage 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 Gage

The closest live webcam is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 8.1 miles SW of Gage.

Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney RockLake Lure · 8.1 mi SWOn Windy
Black MountainBlack Mountain · 14.6 mi NWOn Windy
ColumbusColumbus · 17.9 mi SOn Windy
Montreat › NorthMontreat · 21.2 mi NWOn Windy
Dogwood Acres: I-26 E @ MM 3.4unknown · 22.3 mi SOn Windy
Pensacola › South-east: North Carolina, United States: Black Mountains, North CarolinaPensacola · 27.3 mi NWOn Windy
Gap Creek: US-25 S @ SC/NC LineGap Creek · 28.5 mi SWOn Windy
Concord: mountain air country clubConcord · 29.4 mi NWOn Windy
MorgantonMorganton · 30.3 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gage.

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Questions about Gage

Where is Gage, NC?

Gage is a historical community (former settlement) in Rutherford County, North Carolina, 5.2 miles SW of Lake Lure.

What county is Gage in?

Gage is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Gage, NC?

The ZIP code for Gage is 28746.

What is the nearest town to Gage?

Lake Lure, 5.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gage?

Yes. The closest is Lake Lure › North-east: Chimney Rock, 8.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gage?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Gage?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Gage?

About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Gage?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gage?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gage have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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