Sandy Gulch, CA

Unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California

Sandy Gulch is a small unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It is 1.9 miles N of West Point, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95257.

Sandy Gulch at a glance

State
California
County
Calaveras County
ZIP code
95257
Nearest town
West Point (1.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
38.3803, -120.5317

Weather in Sandy Gulch now

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Sandy Gulch weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Gulch.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Gulch

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Gulch?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°40°55°70°85°45°30°Jan46°30°Feb49°32°Mar54°35°Apr63°42°May73°49°Jun80°56°Jul80°55°Aug74°51°Sep64°42°Oct52°34°Nov44°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.6"Jan9.8"Feb8.5"Mar4.6"Apr2.8"May0.9"Jun0.1"Jul0.1"Aug0.4"Sep2.9"Oct5.2"Nov9.6"Dec

Best time to visit Sandy Gulch: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CALAVERAS BIG TREES, CA US (USC00041277), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Gulch.

Sandy Gulch weather month by month

January
45° 30°F
10.6 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 19.3 in of snow
February
46° 30°F
9.8 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 25.9 in of snow
March
49° 32°F
8.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 19.2 in of snow
April
54° 35°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.4 in of snow
May
63° 42°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
June
73° 49°F
0.9 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
July
80° 56°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
80° 55°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
74° 51°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
64° 42°F
2.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
52° 34°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
December
44° 30°F
9.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 18.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Gulch through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:07 PM9 h 51 min
February6:50 AM5:41 PM10 h 51 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 59 min
April6:24 AM7:39 PM13 h 15 min
May5:48 AM8:08 PM14 h 19 min
June5:36 AM8:29 PM14 h 52 min
July5:49 AM8:26 PM14 h 37 min
August6:15 AM7:57 PM13 h 41 min
September6:42 AM7:11 PM12 h 28 min
October7:10 AM6:25 PM11 h 15 min
November6:42 AM4:50 PM10 h 8 min
December7:10 AM4:44 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Sandy Gulch?

Sandy Gulch has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 105 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sandy Gulch 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 Sandy Gulch

The closest live webcam is Pine Grove › East: 133 - EB SR 88, 6.7 miles W of Sandy Gulch.

Pine Grove › East: 133 - EB SR 88Pine Grove · 6.7 mi WOn Windy
SR-88 · 133 - EB SR 88 Pine GroveSR-88 East · Pine Grove · 6.7 mi W
Camino: Snow_ED50_EB_1Camino · 25.7 mi NOn Windy
Camino: Snow_ED50_EB_2Camino · 25.7 mi NOn Windy
US-50 · Snow_ED50_EB_1US-50 · Camino · 25.7 mi N
US-50 · Snow_ED50_EB_2US-50 · Camino · 25.7 mi N
Placerville: Camino - Carson Road, California (USA)Placerville · 25.9 mi NOn Windy
Pollock Pines: Sly_Park_ED50_EB_1Pollock Pines · 26.2 mi NOn Windy
Pollock Pines: Sly_Park_ED50_EB_2Pollock Pines · 26.2 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Gulch.

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Questions about Sandy Gulch

Where is Sandy Gulch, CA?

Sandy Gulch is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California, 1.9 miles N of West Point.

What county is Sandy Gulch in?

Sandy Gulch is in Calaveras County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Gulch, CA?

The ZIP code for Sandy Gulch is 95257.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Gulch?

West Point, 1.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Gulch?

Yes. The closest is Pine Grove › East: 133 - EB SR 88, 6.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Gulch?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Gulch?

December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Sandy Gulch?

About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Sandy Gulch?

Yes, about 105 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Gulch?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sandy Gulch have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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