Sandy Gap, KY
Unincorporated community in Laurel County, Kentucky
Sandy Gap is a small unincorporated community in Laurel County, Kentucky. It is 12.7 miles E of East Bernstadt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42501.
Sandy Gap at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Laurel County
- ZIP code
- 42501
- Nearest town
- East Bernstadt (12.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.1461, -84.3539
Weather in Sandy Gap now
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Sandy Gap weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Gap.
This week in Sandy Gap
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Gap
What is the weather usually like in Sandy Gap?
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 Sandy Gap: 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 Sandy Gap.
Sandy Gap weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Gap 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 54 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:02 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 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy Gap?
Sandy Gap 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 Sandy Gap 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 Sandy Gap
The closest live webcam is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 78.6 miles E of Sandy Gap.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Gap.
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Questions about Sandy Gap
Where is Sandy Gap, KY?
Sandy Gap is an unincorporated community in Laurel County, Kentucky, 12.7 miles E of East Bernstadt.
What county is Sandy Gap in?
Sandy Gap is in Laurel County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Gap, KY?
The ZIP code for Sandy Gap is 42501.
What is the nearest town to Sandy Gap?
East Bernstadt, 12.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy Gap?
Yes. The closest is Pennington Gap › North-west: US-58 ALT - US-421, 78.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy Gap?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Gap?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy Gap?
About 51.4 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sandy Gap?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Gap?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy Gap have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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