Wingate, North Carolina
Wingate is a town of 4,425 people in Union County, North Carolina.
Why visit Wingate
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Wingate Commercial Historic District and Irwin Belk Stadium.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Wingate
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wingate
Wingate is a town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wingate had a population of 4,055.
From the Wikipedia article Wingate, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Wingate Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes5
Churches and places of worship3
Wingate United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
111 Hinson Street, Wingate
History
The Wingate Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. It is named for Washington Manly Wingate.
From the History section of Wingate, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of Wingate
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe 2 Se Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Union County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Atrium Health Union Heliport (10NR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Marshville 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Monroe 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Unionville 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Fairview 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Indian Trail 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Lake Park 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Hemby Bridge 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Wesley Chapel 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Mineral Springs 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Stallings 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wingate, NC Town Hall IMG 4253, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wingate Commercial HD, Nyttend, Public domain
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