Sandy, AR
Unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas
Sandy is a small unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas. It is 3.8 miles N of Lake City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72437.
Sandy at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Craighead County
- ZIP code
- 72437
- Nearest town
- Lake City (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.7658, -90.4358
Weather in Sandy now
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Sandy weather by the hour
Sandy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy.
This week in Sandy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy
What is the weather usually like in Sandy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,232 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JONESBORO MUNI AP, AR US (USW00003953), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy.
Sandy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sandy?
Sandy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Sandy 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 Sandy
The closest live webcam is Pocahontas, 45.5 miles NW of Sandy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy.
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Questions about Sandy
Where is Sandy, AR?
Sandy is an unincorporated community in Craighead County, Arkansas, 3.8 miles N of Lake City.
What county is Sandy in?
Sandy is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy, AR?
The ZIP code for Sandy is 72437.
What is the nearest town to Sandy?
Lake City, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy?
Yes. The closest is Pocahontas, 45.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy?
About 48.5 inches (1,232 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sandy?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sandy?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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