Sandy River, VA
Unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia
Sandy River is a small unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia. It is 7.8 miles W of Laurel Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 24054.
Sandy River at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Henry County
- ZIP code
- 24054
- Nearest town
- Laurel Park (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.7231, -79.6517
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 · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,203 mm
- 9.4 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
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 MARTINSVILLE FLTR PLT, VA US (USC00445300), 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 | 7:28 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 42 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 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
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 Old Liberty: US-58 - WB - Irisburg Rd (VA-650) SE of Martinsville, 10.8 miles SW 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, VA?
Sandy River is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia, 7.8 miles W of Laurel Park.
What county is Sandy River in?
Sandy River is in Henry County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy River, VA?
The ZIP code for Sandy River is 24054.
What is the nearest town to Sandy River?
Laurel Park, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy River?
Yes. The closest is Old Liberty: US-58 - WB - Irisburg Rd (VA-650) SE of Martinsville, 10.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy River?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy River?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy River?
About 47.4 inches (1,203 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sandy River?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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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