Iron Gate, SC

Unincorporated community in Dorchester County, South Carolina

Iron Gate is a small unincorporated community in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It is 2.0 miles N of Summerville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29456.

Iron Gate at a glance

State
South Carolina
County
Dorchester County
ZIP code
29456
Nearest town
Summerville (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
32.9769, -80.1756

Weather in Iron Gate now

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Iron Gate weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Iron Gate

What is the weather usually like in Iron Gate?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°46°63°79°95°58°35°Jan62°37°Feb69°42°Mar76°49°Apr82°59°May87°67°Jun90°71°Jul90°70°Aug85°65°Sep77°53°Oct68°42°Nov61°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.3"Feb3.9"Mar3.4"Apr3.5"May5.6"Jun6.8"Jul6.2"Aug5.9"Sep4.1"Oct3.0"Nov3.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUMMERVILLE 4W, SC US (USC00388426), adjusted for the elevation of Iron Gate.

Iron Gate weather month by month

January
58° 35°F
3.6 in of rain
February
62° 37°F
3.3 in of rain
March
69° 42°F
3.9 in of rain
April
76° 49°F
3.4 in of rain
May
82° 59°F
3.5 in of rain
June
87° 67°F
5.6 in of rain
July
90° 71°F
6.8 in of rain
August
90° 70°F
6.2 in of rain
September
85° 65°F
5.9 in of rain
October
77° 53°F
4.1 in of rain
November
68° 42°F
3.0 in of rain
December
61° 37°F
3.4 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Iron Gate through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:38 PM10 h 16 min
February7:02 AM6:07 PM11 h 4 min
March7:29 AM7:29 PM12 h 0 min
April6:49 AM7:52 PM13 h 3 min
May6:19 AM8:14 PM13 h 54 min
June6:10 AM8:32 PM14 h 21 min
July6:21 AM8:31 PM14 h 9 min
August6:42 AM8:07 PM13 h 24 min
September7:03 AM7:28 PM12 h 25 min
October7:23 AM6:48 PM11 h 25 min
November6:50 AM5:20 PM10 h 30 min
December7:14 AM5:17 PM10 h 2 min

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

What is the weather like in Iron Gate?

Iron Gate has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).

It gets about 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.

The best time to visit Iron Gate 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 Iron Gate

The closest live webcam is Woodbridge: I-26 W @ MM 200.5, 4.1 miles NE of Iron Gate.

Woodbridge: I-26 W @ MM 200.5Woodbridge · 4.1 mi NEOn Windy
Woodbridge: I-26 W @ MM 201 (Royal Rd)Woodbridge · 4.2 mi NEOn Windy
Summer Wood: I-26 W @ MM 199.5Summer Wood · 4.2 mi NEOn Windy
Tall PInes: I-26 W @ MM 201.5 (WB Rest Area)Tall PInes · 4.4 mi NEOn Windy
South Pointe: I-26 W @ MM 199South Pointe · 4.4 mi NEOn Windy
Summerville: Weatherstone: I-26 E @ MM 199 (US 17A N Charleston)Summerville · 4.5 mi NOn Windy
Summerville: Weatherstone: I-26 E @ MM 198.5Summerville · 4.6 mi NOn Windy
Tall PInes: I-26 W @ MM 202Tall PInes · 4.7 mi NEOn Windy
Caromi Village: I-26 W @ MM 203 (College Park Rd)Caromi Village · 5.0 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Iron Gate.

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Questions about Iron Gate

Where is Iron Gate, SC?

Iron Gate is an unincorporated community in Dorchester County, South Carolina, 2.0 miles N of Summerville.

What county is Iron Gate in?

Iron Gate is in Dorchester County, South Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Iron Gate, SC?

The ZIP code for Iron Gate is 29456.

What is the nearest town to Iron Gate?

Summerville, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Iron Gate?

Yes. The closest is Woodbridge: I-26 W @ MM 200.5, 4.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Iron Gate?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Iron Gate?

January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Iron Gate?

About 52.7 inches (1,339 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Iron Gate?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Iron Gate?

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

What climate does Iron Gate have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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