Sandy Plain, NC
Unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina
Sandy Plain is a small unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina. It is 6.9 miles W of Loris, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28463.
Sandy Plain at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Columbus County
- ZIP code
- 28463
- Nearest town
- Loris (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.0911, -78.7750
Weather in Sandy Plain now
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Sandy Plain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Plain.
This week in Sandy Plain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Plain
What is the weather usually like in Sandy Plain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 57.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,448 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy Plain: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGWOOD, NC US (USC00315116), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Plain.
Sandy Plain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Plain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy Plain?
Sandy Plain has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Sandy Plain 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 Plain
The closest live webcam is Hand: SC 22 E @ MM 24, 17.1 miles S of Sandy Plain.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Plain.
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Questions about Sandy Plain
Where is Sandy Plain, NC?
Sandy Plain is an unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina, 6.9 miles W of Loris.
What county is Sandy Plain in?
Sandy Plain is in Columbus County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Plain, NC?
The ZIP code for Sandy Plain is 28463.
What is the nearest town to Sandy Plain?
Loris, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy Plain?
Yes. The closest is Hand: SC 22 E @ MM 24, 17.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy Plain?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Plain?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy Plain?
About 57.0 inches (1,448 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sandy Plain?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Plain?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy Plain have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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