Cape Sandy, IN

Unincorporated community in Crawford County, Indiana

Cape Sandy is a small unincorporated community in Crawford County, Indiana. It is 3.4 miles SW of Alton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47137.

Cape Sandy at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Crawford County
ZIP code
47137
Nearest town
Alton (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Indiana/Marengo
Coordinates
38.1508, -86.3708

Weather in Cape Sandy now

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Cape Sandy weather by the hour

Cape Sandy weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Cape Sandy

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cape Sandy

What is the weather usually like in Cape Sandy?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°38°56°75°93°43°24°Jan48°26°Feb58°35°Mar69°44°Apr77°54°May86°62°Jun88°66°Jul88°64°Aug82°56°Sep71°44°Oct58°35°Nov47°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.8"Jan3.6"Feb4.8"Mar5.3"Apr5.0"May5.4"Jun3.8"Jul2.9"Aug3.7"Sep4.0"Oct4.3"Nov4.3"Dec

Best time to visit Cape Sandy: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ENGLISH, IN US (USC00122660), adjusted for the elevation of Cape Sandy.

Cape Sandy weather month by month

January
43° 24°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
48° 26°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
58° 35°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
69° 44°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 54°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
86° 62°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
88° 64°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 56°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 44°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 35°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
47° 28°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Cape Sandy through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:58 AM5:50 PM9 h 52 min
February7:33 AM6:25 PM10 h 51 min
March7:54 AM7:53 PM11 h 59 min
April7:08 AM8:22 PM13 h 14 min
May6:32 AM8:50 PM14 h 17 min
June6:20 AM9:11 PM14 h 51 min
July6:33 AM9:09 PM14 h 36 min
August6:59 AM8:40 PM13 h 41 min
September7:26 AM7:55 PM12 h 28 min
October7:53 AM7:09 PM11 h 16 min
November7:25 AM5:34 PM10 h 9 min
December7:53 AM5:28 PM9 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Cape Sandy?

Cape Sandy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Cape Sandy is May and August to 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 Cape Sandy

The closest live webcam is Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwis, 14.6 miles NE of Cape Sandy.

Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwisCorydon · 14.6 mi NEOn Windy
Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYEKitterman Corners · 18.9 mi WOn Windy
Edwardsville: I-64: 1-064-118-9-1 W OF US 150Edwardsville · 27.5 mi EOn Windy
Floyds Knobs: US 150: 01-022-037-_-_-cam-1 US 150 @ BANET RDFloyds Knobs · 28.0 mi NEOn Windy
Edwardsville: I-64: 1-064-119-6-_-_-cam-1 I-64/119.6 AT US 150Edwardsville · 28.2 mi NEOn Windy
Floyds Knobs: I-64: 1-064-120-4-1 E OF US 150Floyds Knobs · 28.8 mi EOn Windy
Floyds Knobs: I-64: 1-064-120-4-2 E OF US 150Floyds Knobs · 28.8 mi EOn Windy
Silver Hills: I-64: 1-064-121-6-3 I-265Silver Hills · 30.0 mi EOn Windy
Silver Hills: I-64: 1-064-121-6-1 I-265Silver Hills · 30.0 mi EOn Windy

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

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Map of Cape Sandy, IN

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Questions about Cape Sandy

Where is Cape Sandy, IN?

Cape Sandy is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Indiana, 3.4 miles SW of Alton.

What county is Cape Sandy in?

Cape Sandy is in Crawford County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of Cape Sandy, IN?

The ZIP code for Cape Sandy is 47137.

What is the nearest town to Cape Sandy?

Alton, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cape Sandy?

Yes. The closest is Corydon: I-64: 1-064-105-5-1-rwis, 14.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cape Sandy?

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

What is the coldest month in Cape Sandy?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Cape Sandy?

About 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Cape Sandy?

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

When is the best time to visit Cape Sandy?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cape Sandy have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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