Yates, NC
Unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina
Yates is a small unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina. It is 6.9 miles N of West Jefferson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28626.
Yates at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Ashe County
- ZIP code
- 28626
- Nearest town
- West Jefferson (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2897, -81.4592
Weather in Yates now
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Yates weather by the hour
Yates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yates.
This week in Yates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yates
What is the weather usually like in Yates?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,294 mm
- 14.4 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yates: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JEFFERSON 2 E, NC US (USC00314496), adjusted for the elevation of Yates.
Yates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Yates?
Yates has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Yates is June to September. 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 Yates
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 12.3 miles SE of Yates.
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Questions about Yates
Where is Yates, NC?
Yates is an unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina, 6.9 miles N of West Jefferson.
What county is Yates in?
Yates is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Yates, NC?
The ZIP code for Yates is 28626.
What is the nearest town to Yates?
West Jefferson, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yates?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 12.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yates?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Yates?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Yates?
About 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Yates?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Yates?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yates have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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