Sandy Bottom, VA
Unincorporated community in Rockingham County, Virginia
Sandy Bottom is a small unincorporated community in Rockingham County, Virginia. It is 4.6 miles NW of Elkton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22827.
Sandy Bottom at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Rockingham County
- ZIP code
- 22827
- Nearest town
- Elkton (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.3508, -78.5775
Weather in Sandy Bottom now
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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
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What is the weather usually like in Sandy Bottom?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 75°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 42.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,071 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy Bottom: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIG MEADOWS, VA US (USC00440720), 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 | 5:19 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 33 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 warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 42.2 inches (1,071 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sandy Bottom is June to 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 Ruckersville: US-29 - NB - US-33, 13.9 miles SE of Sandy Bottom.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Bottom.
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Questions about Sandy Bottom
Where is Sandy Bottom, VA?
Sandy Bottom is an unincorporated community in Rockingham County, Virginia, 4.6 miles NW of Elkton.
What county is Sandy Bottom in?
Sandy Bottom is in Rockingham County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Bottom, VA?
The ZIP code for Sandy Bottom is 22827.
What is the nearest town to Sandy Bottom?
Elkton, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy Bottom?
Yes. The closest is Ruckersville: US-29 - NB - US-33, 13.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy Bottom?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Bottom?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy Bottom?
About 42.2 inches (1,071 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sandy Bottom?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Bottom?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy Bottom have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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