Sandy Beach, DE

Unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware

Sandy Beach is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware. It is 2.2 miles S of Dagsboro, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19966.

Sandy Beach at a glance

State
Delaware
County
Sussex County
ZIP code
19966
Nearest town
Dagsboro (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.5753, -75.2603

Weather in Sandy Beach now

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Sandy Beach weather by the hour

Sandy Beach weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sandy Beach

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Beach

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Beach?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°41°59°76°93°45°29°Jan48°30°Feb55°36°Mar66°45°Apr74°55°May83°64°Jun88°69°Jul86°68°Aug80°61°Sep69°49°Oct59°40°Nov50°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.6"Feb3.9"Mar3.3"Apr3.6"May4.1"Jun4.1"Jul4.0"Aug4.5"Sep4.1"Oct3.2"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Sandy Beach: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GEORGETOWN SUSSEX CO AP, DE US (USW00013764), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Beach.

Sandy Beach weather month by month

January
45° 29°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
48° 30°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
55° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 45°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
83° 64°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 69°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 68°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 61°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
59° 40°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
50° 33°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:05 PM9 h 49 min
February6:49 AM5:40 PM10 h 50 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:38 PM13 h 15 min
May5:47 AM8:07 PM14 h 19 min
June5:34 AM8:28 PM14 h 54 min
July5:47 AM8:26 PM14 h 38 min
August6:14 AM7:56 PM13 h 42 min
September6:41 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:09 AM6:24 PM11 h 15 min
November6:41 AM4:49 PM10 h 7 min
December7:10 AM4:42 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Sandy Beach?

Sandy Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Sandy Beach is May–June 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 Beach

The closest live webcam is Kerseys Evergreen Acres: US 113 @ RD 334, 1.2 miles SW of Sandy Beach.

Kerseys Evergreen Acres: US 113 @ RD 334unknown · 1.2 mi SWOn Windy
Millsboro: US 113 @ TOWN CENTER BLVDMillsboro · 1.3 mi WOn Windy
Dagsboro: MAIN STREET @ IRON BRANCH RDDagsboro · 1.6 mi SOn Windy
Dagsboro: DE 26 @ RD 334Dagsboro · 2.0 mi SEOn Windy
Millsboro: US 113 @ DE 24Millsboro · 2.0 mi WOn Windy
Millsboro: DE 24 EB @ STATE STMillsboro · 2.0 mi NWOn Windy
Millsboro: DE 24 WB @ STATE STMillsboro · 2.1 mi NWOn Windy
Dagsboro: DE 26 @ MAIN STDagsboro · 2.2 mi SEOn Windy
Dagsboro: DE 26 @ DE 20Dagsboro · 2.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Beach.

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Map of Sandy Beach, DE

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Questions about Sandy Beach

Where is Sandy Beach, DE?

Sandy Beach is an unincorporated community in Sussex County, Delaware, 2.2 miles S of Dagsboro.

What county is Sandy Beach in?

Sandy Beach is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Beach, DE?

The ZIP code for Sandy Beach is 19966.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Beach?

Dagsboro, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Beach?

Yes. The closest is Kerseys Evergreen Acres: US 113 @ RD 334, 1.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Beach?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Beach?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Sandy Beach?

About 43.9 inches (1,115 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Sandy Beach?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Beach?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sandy Beach have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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