Sandy Cross, NC

Unincorporated community in Rockingham County, North Carolina

Sandy Cross is a small unincorporated community in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It is 3.4 miles N of Wentworth, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27320.

Sandy Cross at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Rockingham County
ZIP code
27320
Nearest town
Wentworth (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.3533, -79.7458

Weather in Sandy Cross now

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Sandy Cross weather by the hour

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?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°58°75°92°48°29°Jan51°31°Feb59°37°Mar69°46°Apr76°55°May84°64°Jun87°67°Jul86°66°Aug80°60°Sep70°48°Oct60°38°Nov51°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan3.1"Feb4.3"Mar4.1"Apr3.8"May4.5"Jun4.3"Jul4.3"Aug4.9"Sep3.5"Oct3.4"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station REIDSVILLE 2 NW, NC US (USC00317202), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Cross.

Sandy Cross weather month by month

January
48° 29°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
February
51° 31°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
March
59° 37°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
April
69° 46°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 55°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 64°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 66°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
80° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
60° 38°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Cross through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM5:28 PM10 h 0 min
February7:04 AM6:01 PM10 h 56 min
March7:28 AM7:27 PM11 h 59 min
April6:43 AM7:54 PM13 h 10 min
May6:10 AM8:20 PM14 h 9 min
June5:59 AM8:39 PM14 h 40 min
July6:11 AM8:38 PM14 h 26 min
August6:35 AM8:11 PM13 h 35 min
September7:00 AM7:27 PM12 h 27 min
October7:25 AM6:44 PM11 h 19 min
November6:55 AM5:12 PM10 h 17 min
December7:21 AM5:06 PM9 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sandy Cross 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 Sandy Cross

The closest live webcam is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 17.4 miles N of Sandy Cross.

Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687Ridgeway · 17.4 mi NOn Windy
Marrowbone Heights: US-220 - US-58 BYPunknown · 19.6 mi NOn Windy
Whitfield: US-58 - WB - US-29 BUS SW of Danvilleunknown · 20.4 mi NEOn Windy
Fontaine: US-220 BUS - SR-641 - SR-970unknown · 20.6 mi NOn Windy
Old Liberty: US-58 - WB - Irisburg Rd (VA-650) SE of Martinsvilleunknown · 20.7 mi NOn Windy
Bassett Forks: US-220 - VA-57unknown · 28.7 mi NOn Windy

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 Rockingham County, North Carolina, 3.4 miles N of Wentworth.

What county is Sandy Cross in?

Sandy Cross is in Rockingham County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Cross, NC?

The ZIP code for Sandy Cross is 27320.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Cross?

Wentworth, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Cross?

Yes. The closest is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 17.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Cross?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Cross?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Sandy Cross?

About 47.8 inches (1,214 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Sandy Cross?

Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Cross?

May–June 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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