Sanderling, NC
Unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina
Sanderling is a small unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina. It is 2.2 miles S of Duck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27947.
Sanderling at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Dare County
- ZIP code
- 27947
- Nearest town
- Duck (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2158, -75.7678
Weather in Sanderling now
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Sanderling weather by the hour
Sanderling weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sanderling.
This week in Sanderling
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sanderling
What is the weather usually like in Sanderling?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,182 mm
- 1.1 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sanderling: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MANTEO AP, NC US (USW00013766), adjusted for the elevation of Sanderling.
Sanderling weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanderling through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sanderling?
Sanderling has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sanderling is May–June 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 Sanderling
The closest live webcam is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 36.1 miles NW of Sanderling.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sanderling.
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Map of Sanderling, NC
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- Gulls Flight0.8 mi S
- Caffys Inlet Hamlet1.0 mi S
- Wild Duck Dunes1.2 mi S
- Shipswatch1.7 mi SE
- Snow Geese Dunes1.9 mi S
- Snow Geese South1.9 mi S
- Sea Ridge2.1 mi S
- Osprey2.2 mi S
- Sandy Ridge2.7 mi S
- Saltaire3.3 mi S
- Schooner Ridge3.6 mi S
- Poteskeet Village4.0 mi S
- Ocean Dunes4.1 mi S
- George Town Sands4.2 mi S
Questions about Sanderling
Where is Sanderling, NC?
Sanderling is an unincorporated community in Dare County, North Carolina, 2.2 miles S of Duck.
What county is Sanderling in?
Sanderling is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sanderling, NC?
The ZIP code for Sanderling is 27947.
What is the nearest town to Sanderling?
Duck, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanderling?
Yes. The closest is Saint Brides: VA-168 - MM 3.5 - NB, 36.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanderling?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanderling?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Sanderling?
About 46.6 inches (1,182 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sanderling?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sanderling?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sanderling have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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