Sandy River, SC
Unincorporated community in Chester County, South Carolina
Sandy River is a small unincorporated community in Chester County, South Carolina. It is 5.9 miles NE of Gayle Mill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29706.
Sandy River at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Chester County
- ZIP code
- 29706
- Nearest town
- Gayle Mill (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.6564, -81.3269
Weather in Sandy River now
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Sandy River weather by the hour
Sandy River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy River.
This week in Sandy River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy River
What is the weather usually like in Sandy River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,166 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy River: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHESTER 1 SE, SC US (USC00381633), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy River.
Sandy River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy River?
Sandy River has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sandy River 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 River
The closest live webcam is Richburg: I-77 N @ MM 60.1 (Old Mill Rd), 17.0 miles E of Sandy River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy River.
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Questions about Sandy River
Where is Sandy River, SC?
Sandy River is an unincorporated community in Chester County, South Carolina, 5.9 miles NE of Gayle Mill.
What county is Sandy River in?
Sandy River is in Chester County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy River, SC?
The ZIP code for Sandy River is 29706.
What is the nearest town to Sandy River?
Gayle Mill, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy River?
Yes. The closest is Richburg: I-77 N @ MM 60.1 (Old Mill Rd), 17.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy River?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy River?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy River?
About 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sandy River?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sandy River?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy River have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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