Location & Surroundings
Sandy Ridge is a ridge(s) in North Carolina, United States, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rockingham, 8 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 495 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Richmond County Airport, 13 km away.
Overview
Sandy Ridge is ridge in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States.
It is located in Richmond County, United States.
The elevation is around 145 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Richmond County
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 0' 34" N, 79° 47' 18" W
- Elevation 145 m (DEM: 147 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:24
- Sunrise 07:25
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 11 h 17 min
Nearby
Weather in Sandy Ridge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy Ridge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 18.8 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 127 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
6.2 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 18.8 | 6.2 | 333 | 78 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.1 | 6.7 | 355 | 90 | 1,017.4 | 5.80 / 5.80 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.5 | 5.6 | 360 | 85 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 5.42 | 99 | 43.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.2 | 4.0 | 26 | 59 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 4 | 127.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.3 | 4.0 | 21 | 54 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.5 | 5.0 | 19 | 52 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.3 | 5.6 | 41 | 26 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 549.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.4 | 2.8 | 24 | 47 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 311.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.7 | 3.1 | 14 | 57 | 1,030.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.6 | 3.8 | 10 | 60 | 1,030.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 4.9 | 21 | 31 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 536.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.6 | 2.3 | 24 | 53 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 304.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.3 | 2.1 | 352 | 63 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Ridge?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 18.8 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 127 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 Ridge today?
Sunrise around 07:25 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 18m.
What is the local time in Sandy Ridge?
Local time is 09:24. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Sandy Ridge?
Sandy Ridge is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Sandy Ridge?
Elevation about 145 m. DEM 147 m.
Where is Sandy Ridge located?
It is at 35.00932, -79.78839 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Ridge in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry