Location & Surroundings
Sandside Head is a cape in Scotland, United Kingdom, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Thurso, 16 km to the east. The national capital London is about 820 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Hoy Longhope, 42 km away.
Overview
Sandside Head is cape in Highland, Scotland, UK.
It is located in Highland, United Kingdom.
Basic Data
- Country United Kingdom
- Located in Highland
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
58° 34' 0" N, 3° 48' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Europe/London
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pound (GBP)
- Phone Prefix +44
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:53
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 19:14
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Nearby
Weather in Sandside Head
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandside Head, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 11.9 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 307 W/m2.
Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 9.1 | 2.8 | 254 | 85 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.9 | 8.1 | 285 | 76 | 1,021.9 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 6 | 248.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 6.2 | 289 | 78 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 5 | 306.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 2.8 | 218 | 87 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.3 | 5.2 | 148 | 90 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 6.6 | 153 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 167.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 8.1 | 187 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 100 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.6 | 7.5 | 219 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 1.10 / 1.19 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.4 | 7.0 | 211 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 7.9 | 231 | 65 | 1,013.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 195.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.6 | 4.8 | 209 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 252.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.6 | 6.1 | 193 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.8 | 8.3 | 217 | 77 | 1,009.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandside Head?
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.3 to 11.9 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 307 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 Sandside Head today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 19:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Sandside Head?
Local time is 17:53. Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sandside Head?
Sandside Head is a cape.
What is the elevation of Sandside Head?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Sandside Head located?
It is at 58.56667, -3.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandside Head in?
It is in United Kingdom.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry