Sand Springs, KY
Unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Sand Springs is a small unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It is 4.4 miles N of Mount Vernon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40456.
Sand Springs at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Rockcastle County
- ZIP code
- 40456
- Nearest town
- Mount Vernon (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2969, -84.3592
Weather in Sand Springs now
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Sand Springs weather by the hour
Sand Springs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Springs.
This week in Sand Springs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Springs
What is the weather usually like in Sand Springs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 51.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,304 mm
- 10.9 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Springs: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON, KY US (USC00155648), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Springs.
Sand Springs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Springs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sand Springs?
Sand Springs has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sand Springs is May–June and August–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 Sand Springs
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 73.5 miles N of Sand Springs.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sand Springs.
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Questions about Sand Springs
Where is Sand Springs, KY?
Sand Springs is an unincorporated community in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, 4.4 miles N of Mount Vernon.
What county is Sand Springs in?
Sand Springs is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Springs, KY?
The ZIP code for Sand Springs is 40456.
What is the nearest town to Sand Springs?
Mount Vernon, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Springs?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 73.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Springs?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Springs?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Springs?
About 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sand Springs?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sand Springs?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Springs have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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