Gay, NC
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina
Gay is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina. It is 4.4 miles E of Forest Hills, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28788.
Gay at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 28788
- Nearest town
- Forest Hills (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2914, -83.2733
Weather in Gay now
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Gay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gay.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gay
What is the weather usually like in Gay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 54.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,376 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gay: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CULLOWHEE, NC US (USC00312200), adjusted for the elevation of Gay.
Gay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gay?
Gay has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gay 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 Gay
The closest live webcam is Bryson City, 13.7 miles NW of Gay.
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Questions about Gay
Where is Gay, NC?
Gay is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, 4.4 miles E of Forest Hills.
What county is Gay in?
Gay is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Gay, NC?
The ZIP code for Gay is 28788.
What is the nearest town to Gay?
Forest Hills, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gay?
Yes. The closest is Bryson City, 13.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gay?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Gay?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Gay?
About 54.2 inches (1,376 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Gay?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gay?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gay have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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