Sand Springs, AZ
Unincorporated community in Apache County, Arizona
Sand Springs is a small unincorporated community in Apache County, Arizona. It is 9.6 miles W of Dennehotso, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 86535.
Sand Springs at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Apache County
- ZIP code
- 86535
- Nearest town
- Dennehotso (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.8394, -109.7017
Weather in Sand Springs now
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Sand Springs weather by the hour
Sand Springs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Springs.
This week in Sand Springs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Springs
What is the weather usually like in Sand Springs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 99°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 22°F average low
- 6.3 inprecipitation per year · 161 mm
- 2.3 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Springs: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEXICAN HAT, UT US (USC00425582), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Springs.
Sand Springs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Springs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 58 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 | 8:21 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sand Springs?
Sand Springs has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 6.3 inches (161 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs
The closest live webcam is Oljato–Monument Valley › South-east: Monument Valley Road, 28.3 miles NW of Sand Springs.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sand Springs.
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Questions about Sand Springs
Where is Sand Springs, AZ?
Sand Springs is an unincorporated community in Apache County, Arizona, 9.6 miles W of Dennehotso.
What county is Sand Springs in?
Sand Springs is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Springs, AZ?
The ZIP code for Sand Springs is 86535.
What is the nearest town to Sand Springs?
Dennehotso, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Springs?
Yes. The closest is Oljato–Monument Valley › South-east: Monument Valley Road, 28.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Springs?
July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Springs?
December, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Springs?
About 6.3 inches (161 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sand Springs?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sand Springs?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Springs have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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