Sandy, SC
Unincorporated community in Charleston County, South Carolina
Sandy is a small unincorporated community in Charleston County, South Carolina. It is 6.5 miles E of Charleston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 29414.
Sandy at a glance
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Charleston County
- ZIP code
- 29414
- Nearest town
- Charleston (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 32.8150, -80.0836
Weather in Sandy now
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Sandy weather by the hour
Sandy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy.
This week in Sandy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy
What is the weather usually like in Sandy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 52.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,334 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLESTON INTL AP, SC US (USW00013880), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy.
Sandy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy?
Sandy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Sandy is April–May and October–November. 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
The closest live webcam is Charleston: I-526 E @ MM 11 (Ash. Rv. Rd), 2.8 miles E of Sandy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy.
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Map of Sandy, SC
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- Church Creek1.9 mi E
- Magnolia Ranch2.1 mi NE
- Shadowmoss2.2 mi NE
- Springfield2.2 mi NE
- Shell Point2.3 mi SW
- Red Top2.4 mi W
- Myrtle Grove2.5 mi SE
- Pierpont2.6 mi NE
- Drayton2.6 mi NE
- Sylvia Lane2.7 mi SE
- Essex Village subdivision2.7 mi SE
- Limehouse Station3.0 mi S
- Dogwood Gardens3.1 mi E
- Sylecope3.1 mi SE
Questions about Sandy
Where is Sandy, SC?
Sandy is an unincorporated community in Charleston County, South Carolina, 6.5 miles E of Charleston.
What county is Sandy in?
Sandy is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy, SC?
The ZIP code for Sandy is 29414.
What is the nearest town to Sandy?
Charleston, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy?
Yes. The closest is Charleston: I-526 E @ MM 11 (Ash. Rv. Rd), 2.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy?
About 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sandy?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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