Sandy Cross, NC
Unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina
Sandy Cross is a small unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina. It is 6.3 miles NW of Sunbury, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27946.
Sandy Cross at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Gates County
- ZIP code
- 27946
- Nearest town
- Sunbury (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3686, -76.5539
Weather in Sandy Cross now
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Sandy Cross weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Cross.
This week in Sandy Cross
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Cross
What is the weather usually like in Sandy Cross?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 54.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,374 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy Cross: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALLACETON-LAKE DRUMMOND, VA US (USC00448837), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Cross.
Sandy Cross weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Cross through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy Cross?
Sandy Cross has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sandy Cross 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 Cross
The closest live webcam is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 17.0 miles NW of Sandy Cross.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Cross.
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Questions about Sandy Cross
Where is Sandy Cross, NC?
Sandy Cross is an unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina, 6.3 miles NW of Sunbury.
What county is Sandy Cross in?
Sandy Cross is in Gates County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Cross, NC?
The ZIP code for Sandy Cross is 27946.
What is the nearest town to Sandy Cross?
Sunbury, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy Cross?
Yes. The closest is Whaleyville: US-13 - MM 1 and Whaley St, 17.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy Cross?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Cross?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy Cross?
About 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sandy Cross?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Cross?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy Cross have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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