Wingate, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Union County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
4,169
Population
1,591/sq mi density
$65,208
Median Income
$17,479 per capita
$217,700
Home Value
$322,123 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
47.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,208 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$217,700 home value, $1,050/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wingate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9860°N, 80.4474°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Concord-Padgett Regional (USA) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in |
Wingate has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.3").