Location & Surroundings
Sandy Bay is a bay in British Columbia, Canada, at 488 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Castlegar, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Ottawa is about 3135 km to the east. The nearest airport is West Kootenay Regional Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Sandy Bay is bay in British Columbia, Canada.
It is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Basic Data
- Country Canada
- Located in British Columbia
- Type bay (BAY)
- a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Geography
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Coordinates
49° 26' 59" N, 117° 31' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 488 m
- Timezone America/Vancouver
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (CAD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:51
- Sunrise 07:32
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 10 h 3 min
Other bays nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sandy Bay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy Bay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -4.2 to 2.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 227 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,021.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | -1.1 | 0.8 | 22 | 94 | 1,021.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.0 | 0.2 | 176 | 73 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 1.0 | 0.8 | 319 | 77 | 1,019.0 | 0.15 / 0.16 | 20 | 227.1 | n/a |
| 18h | -4.2 | 1.5 | 10 | 93 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -3.5 | 1.7 | 15 | 90 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.7 | 1.8 | 20 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 102.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.9 | 0.5 | 26 | 66 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 259.4 | n/a |
| 42h | -1.7 | 0.7 | 26 | 93 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | -3.2 | 1.0 | 2 | 95 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.0 | 0.2 | 337 | 64 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 109.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.7 | 0.4 | 302 | 73 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 322.8 | n/a |
| 66h | -1.3 | 1.4 | 13 | 91 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | -0.3 | 1.6 | 14 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy Bay?
Now -1.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -4.2 to 2.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 227 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 Bay today?
Sunrise around 07:32 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 10h 03m.
What is the local time in Sandy Bay?
Local time is 16:51. Time zone: America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Sandy Bay?
Sandy Bay is a bay.
What is the elevation of Sandy Bay?
DEM 488 m.
Where is Sandy Bay located?
It is at 49.44984, -117.51894 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy Bay in?
It is in Canada.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry