Sand Beach, ME
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine
Sand Beach is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine. It is 4.5 miles E of Ellsworth, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04472.
Sand Beach at a glance
- State
- Maine
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 04472
- Nearest town
- Ellsworth (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 44.5958, -68.5697
Weather in Sand Beach now
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Sand Beach weather by the hour
Sand Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Beach.
This week in Sand Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Beach
What is the weather usually like in Sand Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,254 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station E SURRY, ME US (USC00172443), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Beach.
Sand Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:48 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:04 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| June | 4:46 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| July | 5:01 AM | 8:18 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| August | 5:35 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:12 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:08 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 3:56 PM | 8 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sand Beach?
Sand Beach has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Sand Beach is June to 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 Beach
The closest live webcam is Dedham, 4.1 miles N of Sand Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sand Beach.
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Other communities near Sand Beach
- Hurds Corner2.5 mi NE
- West Ellsworth2.9 mi SE
- Nicolin3.2 mi NE
- Wilson Corner3.4 mi N
- Winkumpaugh Corners3.6 mi NW
- Joyville5.4 mi SE
- West Surry5.6 mi S
- Lucerne-in-Maine7.3 mi N
- Fletchers Landing8.7 mi E
- Washington Junction9.7 mi E
- Richs Corner10.7 mi SE
- Verona11.1 mi W
- South Orland11.2 mi SW
- Verona Park11.8 mi W
- South Penobscot12.0 mi SW
Questions about Sand Beach
Where is Sand Beach, ME?
Sand Beach is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Maine, 4.5 miles E of Ellsworth.
What county is Sand Beach in?
Sand Beach is in Hancock County, Maine.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Beach, ME?
The ZIP code for Sand Beach is 04472.
What is the nearest town to Sand Beach?
Ellsworth, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Beach?
Yes. The closest is Dedham, 4.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Beach?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Beach?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Beach?
About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Sand Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sand Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Beach have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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