Sand Gap, AR
Unincorporated community in Newton County, Arkansas
Sand Gap is a small unincorporated community in Newton County, Arkansas. It is 10.1 miles NW of Deer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72856.
Sand Gap at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Newton County
- ZIP code
- 72856
- Nearest town
- Deer (10.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7208, -93.0958
Weather in Sand Gap now
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Sand Gap weather by the hour
Sand Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Gap.
This week in Sand Gap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Gap
What is the weather usually like in Sand Gap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 56.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,430 mm
- 9.7 insnowfall per year · 25 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Gap: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DEER, AR US (USC00031900), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Gap.
Sand Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Gap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sand Gap?
Sand Gap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 56.3 inches (1,430 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sand Gap is June to September. 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 Gap
The closest live webcam is Danville, 48.4 miles S of Sand Gap.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sand Gap.
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Questions about Sand Gap
Where is Sand Gap, AR?
Sand Gap is an unincorporated community in Newton County, Arkansas, 10.1 miles NW of Deer.
What county is Sand Gap in?
Sand Gap is in Newton County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Gap, AR?
The ZIP code for Sand Gap is 72856.
What is the nearest town to Sand Gap?
Deer, 10.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Gap?
Yes. The closest is Danville, 48.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Gap?
August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Gap?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Gap?
About 56.3 inches (1,430 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sand Gap?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sand Gap?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Gap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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