Sandy Bottoms, NC

Unincorporated community in Scotland County, North Carolina

Sandy Bottoms is a small unincorporated community in Scotland County, North Carolina. It is 2.3 miles SE of Laurinburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28352.

Sandy Bottoms at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Scotland County
ZIP code
28352
Nearest town
Laurinburg (2.3 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
34.7803, -79.5117

Weather in Sandy Bottoms now

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Sandy Bottoms weather for the next 7 days

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Bottoms

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Bottoms?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°46°63°81°98°55°33°Jan59°36°Feb67°42°Mar77°50°Apr84°60°May90°68°Jun93°72°Jul91°70°Aug85°65°Sep76°52°Oct66°42°Nov58°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.3"Feb3.4"Mar2.9"Apr3.5"May5.0"Jun4.3"Jul5.1"Aug5.5"Sep3.2"Oct3.2"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAURINBURG, NC US (USC00314860), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Bottoms.

Sandy Bottoms weather month by month

January
55° 33°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
59° 36°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
67° 42°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
77° 50°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
84° 60°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 68°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
93° 72°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
91° 70°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
85° 65°F
5.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
76° 52°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
66° 42°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
58° 36°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Bottoms through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:31 PM10 h 8 min
February7:01 AM6:02 PM11 h 0 min
March7:26 AM7:26 PM11 h 59 min
April6:44 AM7:51 PM13 h 6 min
May6:13 AM8:15 PM14 h 2 min
June6:02 AM8:34 PM14 h 31 min
July6:14 AM8:33 PM14 h 18 min
August6:37 AM8:07 PM13 h 30 min
September6:59 AM7:26 PM12 h 26 min
October7:22 AM6:44 PM11 h 22 min
November6:50 AM5:14 PM10 h 23 min
December7:16 AM5:09 PM9 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Sandy Bottoms?

Sandy Bottoms has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sandy Bottoms 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 Sandy Bottoms

The closest live webcam is South of the Border: I-95 S @ MM 197.6, 22.4 miles SE of Sandy Bottoms.

South of the Border: I-95 S @ MM 197.6South of the Border · 22.4 mi SEOn Windy
South of the Border: I-95 N @ MM 198.3South of the Border · 22.5 mi SEOn Windy
Hamer: I-95 S @ MM 197Hamer · 22.6 mi SEOn Windy
Hamer: I-95 S @ MM 196Hamer · 23.1 mi SEOn Windy
Hamer: I-95 S @ MM 195.2Hamer · 23.6 mi SEOn Windy
Selma: I-95 N @ MM 193.9Selma · 24.4 mi SOn Windy
Dillon: I-95 @ Exit 193Dillon · 24.6 mi SOn Windy
Selma: I-95 N @ MM 192.3Selma · 24.8 mi SOn Windy
Selma: I-95 N @ MM 191.5Selma · 25.1 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Bottoms.

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Questions about Sandy Bottoms

Where is Sandy Bottoms, NC?

Sandy Bottoms is an unincorporated community in Scotland County, North Carolina, 2.3 miles SE of Laurinburg.

What county is Sandy Bottoms in?

Sandy Bottoms is in Scotland County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Bottoms, NC?

The ZIP code for Sandy Bottoms is 28352.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Bottoms?

Laurinburg, 2.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Bottoms?

Yes. The closest is South of the Border: I-95 S @ MM 197.6, 22.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Bottoms?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Bottoms?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Sandy Bottoms?

About 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Sandy Bottoms?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Bottoms?

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

What climate does Sandy Bottoms have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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