Location & Surroundings
Sandy Plain is a settlement in North Carolina, United States, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Whiteville, 28 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 555 km to the north. The nearest airport is Carolina Bay Airport, 5 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 5' 29" N, 78° 46' 29" W
- Elevation 22 m (DEM: 17 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:26
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 10 h 38 min
Nearby
Weather in Sandy Plain
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy Plain, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.8 | 2.6 | 6 | 61 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.4 | 2.6 | 25 | 64 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.5 | 2.2 | 31 | 72 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.1 | 326 | 38 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 462.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 2.1 | 188 | 61 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 233.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.8 | 2.6 | 230 | 69 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.5 | 2.2 | 278 | 74 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 3.0 | 287 | 41 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 456.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.1 | 1.8 | 24 | 53 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 236.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.3 | 1.7 | 78 | 53 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 1.1 | 92 | 59 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 3.4 | 216 | 41 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 431.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.7 | 1.9 | 210 | 69 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 173.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Plain?
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 19.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sandy Plain today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 10h 37m.
What is the local time in Sandy Plain?
Local time is 04:26. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Sandy Plain?
Sandy Plain is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sandy Plain?
Elevation about 22 m. DEM 17 m.
Where is Sandy Plain located?
It is at 34.09128, -78.77474 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Plain in?
It is in United States.