Sandy Hook, IN

Unincorporated community in Pike County, Indiana

Sandy Hook is a small unincorporated community in Pike County, Indiana. It is 5.4 miles S of Alford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47597.

Sandy Hook at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Pike County
ZIP code
47597
Nearest town
Alford (5.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Indiana/Petersburg
Coordinates
38.5683, -87.2178

Weather in Sandy Hook now

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Sandy Hook weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Hook

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Hook?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°56°74°92°40°24°Jan46°28°Feb56°36°Mar69°45°Apr77°56°May85°64°Jun87°67°Jul86°65°Aug81°58°Sep70°47°Oct56°36°Nov45°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan2.9"Feb4.0"Mar4.8"Apr5.5"May5.1"Jun4.1"Jul3.2"Aug3.5"Sep3.6"Oct3.9"Nov3.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON 1 W, IN US (USC00129253), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Hook.

Sandy Hook weather month by month

January
40° 24°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
February
46° 28°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
March
56° 36°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
69° 45°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 56°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
85° 64°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 65°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 58°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
56° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
45° 28°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Hook through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:03 AM5:53 PM9 h 49 min
February7:37 AM6:28 PM10 h 50 min
March7:58 AM7:57 PM11 h 59 min
April7:10 AM8:26 PM13 h 15 min
May6:35 AM8:55 PM14 h 19 min
June6:22 AM9:16 PM14 h 53 min
July6:35 AM9:14 PM14 h 38 min
August7:01 AM8:44 PM13 h 42 min
September7:29 AM7:58 PM12 h 29 min
October7:56 AM7:12 PM11 h 15 min
November7:29 AM5:37 PM10 h 7 min
December7:57 AM5:30 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Sandy Hook?

Sandy Hook has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 48.0 inches (1,219 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook

The closest live webcam is Petersburg: IN 61: 01-063-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 61 & SR 57, 6.2 miles SW of Sandy Hook.

Petersburg: IN 61: 01-063-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 61 & SR 57Petersburg · 6.2 mi SWOn Windy
Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNESPurcell · 17.5 mi WOn Windy
Loogootee: US 231: 2-231-068-7-1-rwisLoogootee · 17.7 mi NEOn Windy
Huntingburg: US 231: 01-019-002-_-_-cam-1 US 231 & SR 64Huntingburg · 23.4 mi SEOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 65 - Main St & SR 64 - Broadway StPrinceton · 24.0 mi SWOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek DrPrinceton · 25.1 mi SWOn Windy
King: US 41: 01-026-022-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & CR 350King · 26.3 mi SWOn Windy
Fort Branch: IN 168: 01-026-012-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & SR 168Fort Branch · 28.9 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sandy Hook

Where is Sandy Hook, IN?

Sandy Hook is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Indiana, 5.4 miles S of Alford.

What county is Sandy Hook in?

Sandy Hook is in Pike County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Hook, IN?

The ZIP code for Sandy Hook is 47597.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Hook?

Alford, 5.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Hook?

Yes. The closest is Petersburg: IN 61: 01-063-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 61 & SR 57, 6.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Hook?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Hook?

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

How much does it rain in Sandy Hook?

About 48.0 inches (1,219 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sandy Hook?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Hook?

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

What climate does Sandy Hook have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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