Sandy, FL
Unincorporated community in Sarasota County, Florida
Sandy is a small unincorporated community in Sarasota County, Florida. It is 10.5 miles W of Old Miakka, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 34251.
Sandy at a glance
- State
- Florida
- County
- Sarasota County
- ZIP code
- 34251
- Nearest town
- Old Miakka (10.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 27.2733, -82.1158
Weather in Sandy now
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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
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 50°F average low
- 61.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,551 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy: November to February, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MYAKKA RVR SP, FL US (USC00086065), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy.
Sandy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 51 min |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| June | 6:32 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| July | 6:42 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy?
Sandy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 50°F (10°C).
It gets about 61.1 inches (1,551 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Sandy is November to February. 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 North Port, 12.2 miles S of Sandy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy.
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Questions about Sandy
Where is Sandy, FL?
Sandy is an unincorporated community in Sarasota County, Florida, 10.5 miles W of Old Miakka.
What county is Sandy in?
Sandy is in Sarasota County, Florida.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy, FL?
The ZIP code for Sandy is 34251.
What is the nearest town to Sandy?
Old Miakka, 10.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy?
Yes. The closest is North Port, 12.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy?
August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy?
January, with an average low of 50°F (10°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy?
About 61.1 inches (1,551 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
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?
November to February, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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