Sandy Plains, NC
Unincorporated community in Polk County, North Carolina
Sandy Plains is a small unincorporated community in Polk County, North Carolina. It is 6.8 miles W of Columbus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28722.
Sandy Plains at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Polk County
- ZIP code
- 28722
- Nearest town
- Columbus (6.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.2439, -82.0897
Weather in Sandy Plains now
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Sandy Plains weather by the hour
Sandy Plains weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Plains.
This week in Sandy Plains
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Plains
What is the weather usually like in Sandy Plains?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 52.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,322 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy Plains: 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 Plains.
Sandy Plains weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Plains through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy Plains?
Sandy Plains 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 Plains 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 Plains
The closest live webcam is Columbus, 3.9 miles W of Sandy Plains.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Plains.
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Questions about Sandy Plains
Where is Sandy Plains, NC?
Sandy Plains is an unincorporated community in Polk County, North Carolina, 6.8 miles W of Columbus.
What county is Sandy Plains in?
Sandy Plains is in Polk County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Plains, NC?
The ZIP code for Sandy Plains is 28722.
What is the nearest town to Sandy Plains?
Columbus, 6.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy Plains?
Yes. The closest is Columbus, 3.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy Plains?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Plains?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy Plains?
About 52.1 inches (1,322 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sandy Plains?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Plains?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy Plains have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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