Sandy Ridge, NC
Unincorporated community in Stokes County, North Carolina
Sandy Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Stokes County, North Carolina. It is 8.5 miles SW of Danbury, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27046.
Sandy Ridge at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Stokes County
- ZIP code
- 27046
- Nearest town
- Danbury (8.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.4989, -80.1044
Weather in Sandy Ridge now
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Sandy Ridge weather by the hour
Sandy Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Ridge.
This week in Sandy Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Ridge
What is the weather usually like in Sandy Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,205 mm
- 8.7 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy Ridge: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DANBURY, NC US (USC00312238), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Ridge.
Sandy Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy Ridge?
Sandy Ridge 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 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sandy Ridge 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 Ridge
The closest live webcam is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 14.7 miles NE of Sandy Ridge.
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Questions about Sandy Ridge
Where is Sandy Ridge, NC?
Sandy Ridge is an unincorporated community in Stokes County, North Carolina, 8.5 miles SW of Danbury.
What county is Sandy Ridge in?
Sandy Ridge is in Stokes County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Ridge, NC?
The ZIP code for Sandy Ridge is 27046.
What is the nearest town to Sandy Ridge?
Danbury, 8.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Ridgeway: US-220 - SR-687, 14.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy Ridge?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Ridge?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy Ridge?
About 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sandy Ridge?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Ridge?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy Ridge have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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