Sandy Beach, ME

Unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine

Sandy Beach is a small unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine. It is 2.7 miles SW of Glenburn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 04473.

Sandy Beach at a glance

State
Maine
County
Penobscot County
ZIP code
04473
Nearest town
Glenburn (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
44.9214, -68.8069

Weather in Sandy Beach now

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Sandy Beach weather by the hour

Sandy Beach weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sandy Beach

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Beach

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Beach?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°22°43°63°84°27°6°Jan31°8°Feb39°19°Mar52°30°Apr65°41°May73°50°Jun79°56°Jul78°53°Aug70°46°Sep57°36°Oct44°27°Nov33°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.0"Feb3.8"Mar3.7"Apr3.5"May4.2"Jun3.4"Jul3.1"Aug3.7"Sep4.3"Oct4.0"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Sandy Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLD TOWN 2 W, ME US (USW00094644), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Beach.

Sandy Beach weather month by month

January
27° 6°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
31° 8°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
39° 19°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
52° 30°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
65° 41°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
73° 50°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
79° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
78° 53°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
70° 46°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
57° 36°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
44° 27°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
December
33° 16°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM4:21 PM9 h 14 min
February6:33 AM5:04 PM10 h 30 min
March6:45 AM6:42 PM11 h 56 min
April5:48 AM7:21 PM13 h 33 min
May5:04 AM7:58 PM14 h 54 min
June4:46 AM8:25 PM15 h 38 min
July5:01 AM8:20 PM15 h 18 min
August5:35 AM7:43 PM14 h 7 min
September6:12 AM6:47 PM12 h 35 min
October6:49 AM5:52 PM11 h 2 min
November6:31 AM4:08 PM9 h 36 min
December7:04 AM3:56 PM8 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Sandy Beach?

Sandy Beach has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).

It gets about 44.4 inches (1,129 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Sandy 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 Sandy Beach

The closest live webcam is Old Town, 5.1 miles E of Sandy Beach.

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Old Town: I-95 Mile 197 NBOld Town · 5.9 mi NEOn Windy
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Orono: I-95 Mile 193 SB (Old Town)Orono · 5.9 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sandy Beach

Where is Sandy Beach, ME?

Sandy Beach is an unincorporated community in Penobscot County, Maine, 2.7 miles SW of Glenburn.

What county is Sandy Beach in?

Sandy Beach is in Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Beach, ME?

The ZIP code for Sandy Beach is 04473.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Beach?

Glenburn, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Beach?

Yes. The closest is Old Town, 5.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Beach?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Beach?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Sandy Beach?

About 44.4 inches (1,129 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Sandy Beach?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Sandy Beach?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sandy Beach have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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