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Wingate, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Union County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,169
Population
1,591/sq mi density
$65,208
Median Income
$17,479 per capita
$217,700
Home Value
$311,880 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
47.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
2,007 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,208 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$217,700 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wingate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 44°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in |
Wingate has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.0").