Sandy Springs, NC

Unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Sandy Springs is a small unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It is 5.0 miles S of Fingerville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29338.

Sandy Springs at a glance

State
North Carolina
County
Rutherford County
ZIP code
29338
Nearest town
Fingerville (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
35.2028, -81.9711

Weather in Sandy Springs now

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Sandy Springs weather by the hour

Sandy Springs weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sandy Springs

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Springs

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Springs?

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°Feb62°35°Mar72°44°Apr79°54°May86°63°Jun89°67°Jul87°66°Aug82°59°Sep72°46°Oct62°35°Nov54°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.3"Jan3.8"Feb4.6"Mar4.4"Apr3.9"May4.6"Jun4.7"Jul4.6"Aug4.3"Sep3.8"Oct4.0"Nov4.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHESNEE 7 WSW, SC US (USC00381625), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Springs.

Sandy Springs weather month by month

January
51° 27°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
55° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
62° 35°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
72° 44°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
79° 54°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 63°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 67°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
87° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
82° 59°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
72° 46°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
62° 35°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
54° 30°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Springs through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:34 AM5:40 PM10 h 6 min
February7:12 AM6:11 PM10 h 59 min
March7:36 AM7:36 PM11 h 59 min
April6:53 AM8:01 PM13 h 7 min
May6:22 AM8:26 PM14 h 4 min
June6:11 AM8:45 PM14 h 34 min
July6:23 AM8:44 PM14 h 20 min
August6:46 AM8:18 PM13 h 31 min
September7:09 AM7:36 PM12 h 26 min
October7:32 AM6:54 PM11 h 21 min
November7:01 AM5:23 PM10 h 21 min
December7:27 AM5:18 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Sandy Springs?

Sandy Springs 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 51.7 inches (1,313 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sandy Springs 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 Springs

The closest live webcam is Dogwood Acres: I-26 E @ MM 3.4, 9.2 miles W of Sandy Springs.

Dogwood Acres: I-26 E @ MM 3.4unknown · 9.2 mi WOn Windy
ColumbusColumbus · 10.5 mi WOn Windy
Valley Falls Mills: I-85 S @ MM 73.5unknown · 13.1 mi SOn Windy
Twin Woods: I-85 N @ MM 79.5unknown · 13.3 mi SEOn Windy
Northbrook Park: I 85 S @ MM 76Northbrook Park · 13.3 mi SOn Windy
Enola: I-85 N @ MM 79Enola · 13.3 mi SOn Windy
Enola: I-85 S @ MM 80 (Gossett Rd)Enola · 13.3 mi SEOn Windy
Enola: I-85 S @ MM 78 (US 221)Enola · 13.4 mi SOn Windy
Enola: I-85 N @ MM 80.1Enola · 13.4 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sandy Springs

Where is Sandy Springs, NC?

Sandy Springs is an unincorporated community in Rutherford County, North Carolina, 5.0 miles S of Fingerville.

What county is Sandy Springs in?

Sandy Springs is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Springs, NC?

The ZIP code for Sandy Springs is 29338.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Springs?

Fingerville, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Springs?

Yes. The closest is Dogwood Acres: I-26 E @ MM 3.4, 9.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Springs?

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

What is the coldest month in Sandy Springs?

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

How much does it rain in Sandy Springs?

About 51.7 inches (1,313 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Sandy Springs?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Springs?

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

What climate does Sandy Springs have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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