Sandy Fork, VA

Unincorporated community in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Sandy Fork is a small unincorporated community in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It is 2.5 miles E of Clarksville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24529.

Sandy Fork at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Mecklenburg County
ZIP code
24529
Nearest town
Clarksville (2.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
36.6147, -78.6094

Weather in Sandy Fork now

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Sandy Fork weather by the hour

Sandy Fork weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Fork

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Fork?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°41°59°77°95°50°28°Jan54°30°Feb62°37°Mar72°46°Apr78°56°May86°64°Jun90°69°Jul88°67°Aug82°62°Sep73°48°Oct63°38°Nov53°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.9"Feb3.9"Mar3.5"Apr4.6"May5.2"Jun4.4"Jul3.3"Aug4.8"Sep3.8"Oct3.2"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLARKSVILLE, VA US (USC00441746), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Fork.

Sandy Fork weather month by month

January
50° 28°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
February
54° 30°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
March
62° 37°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
72° 46°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 56°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
86° 64°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
88° 67°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
82° 62°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
73° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
63° 38°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
53° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Fork through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:23 PM9 h 59 min
February7:00 AM5:56 PM10 h 55 min
March7:23 AM7:23 PM11 h 59 min
April6:38 AM7:50 PM13 h 11 min
May6:05 AM8:16 PM14 h 10 min
June5:53 AM8:36 PM14 h 42 min
July6:06 AM8:34 PM14 h 28 min
August6:30 AM8:06 PM13 h 36 min
September6:55 AM7:23 PM12 h 27 min
October7:20 AM6:39 PM11 h 18 min
November6:51 AM5:07 PM10 h 16 min
December7:17 AM5:01 PM9 h 43 min

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

What is the weather like in Sandy Fork?

Sandy Fork 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 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sandy Fork 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 Fork

The closest live webcam is Clarksville: John H. Kerr Reservoir, 3.1 miles E of Sandy Fork.

Clarksville: John H. Kerr ReservoirClarksville · 3.1 mi EOn Windy
Piney Grove: US-360 - VA-344Piney Grove · 16.1 mi NWOn Windy
Riverdale: US-58 - EB - US-360 Split - South BostonRiverdale · 16.2 mi WOn Windy
South Boston: US-58 - WB - US-501South Boston · 16.9 mi WOn Windy
Riverdale: US-58 - SR-931Riverdale · 18.2 mi WOn Windy
Drakes Branch: US-15 - VA-47Drakes Branch · 20.4 mi NOn Windy
Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NBPalmer Crossroads · 24.4 mi EOn Windy
Dockery: US-1 - MM 11.8 - NBDockery · 24.5 mi EOn Windy
Bracey: I-85 - MM 3.4 - NBBracey · 24.8 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sandy Fork

Where is Sandy Fork, VA?

Sandy Fork is an unincorporated community in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, 2.5 miles E of Clarksville.

What county is Sandy Fork in?

Sandy Fork is in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Fork, VA?

The ZIP code for Sandy Fork is 24529.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Fork?

Clarksville, 2.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Fork?

Yes. The closest is Clarksville: John H. Kerr Reservoir, 3.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Fork?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Fork?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Sandy Fork?

About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Sandy Fork?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Fork?

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

What climate does Sandy Fork have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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