Sandgap, KY
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky
Sandgap is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky. It is 6.9 miles SE of McKee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40481.
Sandgap at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 40481
- Nearest town
- McKee (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.4861, -84.0906
Weather in Sandgap now
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Sandgap weather by the hour
Sandgap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandgap.
This week in Sandgap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandgap
What is the weather usually like in Sandgap?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°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 Sandgap: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEREA COLLEGE, KY US (USC00150619), adjusted for the elevation of Sandgap.
Sandgap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandgap through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandgap?
Sandgap has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°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 Sandgap 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 Sandgap
The closest live webcam is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 68.5 miles NW of Sandgap.
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Questions about Sandgap
Where is Sandgap, KY?
Sandgap is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Kentucky, 6.9 miles SE of McKee.
What county is Sandgap in?
Sandgap is in Jackson County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sandgap, KY?
The ZIP code for Sandgap is 40481.
What is the nearest town to Sandgap?
McKee, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandgap?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 68.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandgap?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandgap?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Sandgap?
About 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sandgap?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandgap?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandgap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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