Sandy Bottom, VA
Unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia
Sandy Bottom is a small unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia. It is 1.2 miles NW of Madison Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24572.
Sandy Bottom at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Amherst County
- ZIP code
- 24572
- Nearest town
- Madison Heights (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4353, -79.0956
Weather in Sandy Bottom now
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Sandy Bottom weather by the hour
Sandy Bottom weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Bottom.
This week in Sandy Bottom
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Bottom
What is the weather usually like in Sandy Bottom?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,108 mm
- 12.4 insnowfall per year · 31 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy Bottom: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LYNCHBURG #2, VA US (USC00445117), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Bottom.
Sandy Bottom weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Bottom through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy Bottom?
Sandy Bottom has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sandy Bottom is May–June and August–September. 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 Bottom
The closest live webcam is Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.7 - SR-1054, 1.4 miles W of Sandy Bottom.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Bottom.
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- West Bethel2.0 mi N
- Magruder Hills2.2 mi NW
- Williamsburg Manor2.5 mi N
- Deacon2.7 mi SE
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- Lamont Acres3.1 mi N
- Rivermont3.2 mi W
- Federal Hill3.3 mi SW
- White Rock Hill3.3 mi SW
- Diamond Hill3.4 mi SW
Questions about Sandy Bottom
Where is Sandy Bottom, VA?
Sandy Bottom is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, 1.2 miles NW of Madison Heights.
What county is Sandy Bottom in?
Sandy Bottom is in Amherst County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Bottom, VA?
The ZIP code for Sandy Bottom is 24572.
What is the nearest town to Sandy Bottom?
Madison Heights, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy Bottom?
Yes. The closest is Madison Heights: US-29 BUS - MM 8.7 - SR-1054, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy Bottom?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Bottom?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy Bottom?
About 43.6 inches (1,108 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sandy Bottom?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Bottom?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy Bottom have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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