Sandy Mush, NC

Unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Sandy Mush is a small unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It is 3.1 miles E of Caroleen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28043.

Sandy Mush at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Rutherford County
ZIP code
28043
Nearest town
Caroleen (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.2892, -81.8447

Weather in Sandy Mush now

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Sandy Mush weather by the hour

Sandy Mush weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Mush.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Mush

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Mush?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°58°76°94°51°27°Jan55°30°Feb63°35°Mar72°44°Apr79°53°May86°62°Jun89°67°Jul87°66°Aug82°60°Sep73°46°Oct63°34°Nov55°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.3"Jan3.9"Feb4.4"Mar4.4"Apr3.9"May5.0"Jun4.9"Jul4.5"Aug4.5"Sep3.6"Oct3.9"Nov4.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FOREST CITY 8 W, NC US (USC00313152), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Mush.

Sandy Mush weather month by month

January
51° 27°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
55° 30°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
63° 35°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
72° 44°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
79° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 62°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 67°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
87° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
82° 60°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
73° 46°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
63° 34°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
55° 30°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Mush through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM5:39 PM10 h 5 min
February7:11 AM6:10 PM10 h 59 min
March7:36 AM7:36 PM11 h 59 min
April6:53 AM8:01 PM13 h 8 min
May6:21 AM8:26 PM14 h 4 min
June6:10 AM8:45 PM14 h 34 min
July6:22 AM8:43 PM14 h 21 min
August6:45 AM8:17 PM13 h 31 min
September7:09 AM7:35 PM12 h 26 min
October7:32 AM6:53 PM11 h 21 min
November7:01 AM5:22 PM10 h 21 min
December7:27 AM5:17 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Sandy Mush?

Sandy Mush has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 52.1 inches (1,322 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Sandy Mush 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 Mush

The closest live webcam is Macedonia: I-85 S @ MM 86.6, 15.7 miles S of Sandy Mush.

Macedonia: I-85 S @ MM 86.6Macedonia · 15.7 mi SOn Windy
Macedonia: I-85 S @ MM 86.9Macedonia · 15.7 mi SOn Windy
Macedonia: I-85 N @ MM 87.6Macedonia · 15.9 mi SOn Windy
Macedonia: I-85 N @ MM 86.3Macedonia · 16.0 mi SOn Windy
Midway: I-85 S @ MM 88.3Midway · 16.1 mi SEOn Windy
Midway: I-85 S @ MM 88.9Midway · 16.2 mi SEOn Windy
Gaffney: I-85 S @ MM 91.2Gaffney · 16.2 mi SEOn Windy
Gaffney: I-85 N @ MM 91.7Gaffney · 16.2 mi SEOn Windy
Rutledge Estates: I-85 N @ MM 91.3Rutledge Estates · 16.2 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sandy Mush

Where is Sandy Mush, NC?

Sandy Mush is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina, 3.1 miles E of Caroleen.

What county is Sandy Mush in?

Sandy Mush is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Mush, NC?

The ZIP code for Sandy Mush is 28043.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Mush?

Caroleen, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Mush?

Yes. The closest is Macedonia: I-85 S @ MM 86.6, 15.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Mush?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Mush?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Sandy Mush?

About 52.1 inches (1,322 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Sandy Mush?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Mush?

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

What climate does Sandy Mush have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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