Sand Spring, MD
Unincorporated community in Garrett County, Maryland
Sand Spring is a small unincorporated community in Garrett County, Maryland. It is 3.0 miles E of Friendsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21531.
Sand Spring at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Garrett County
- ZIP code
- 21531
- Nearest town
- Friendsville (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.6725, -79.4597
Weather in Sand Spring now
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Sand Spring weather by the hour
Sand Spring weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Spring.
This week in Sand Spring
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Spring
What is the weather usually like in Sand Spring?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 47.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,199 mm
- 61.2 insnowfall per year · 155 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Spring: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CONFLUENCE 1 SW DAM, PA US (USC00361705), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Spring.
Sand Spring weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Spring through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:55 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sand Spring?
Sand Spring has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 61 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sand Spring 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 Spring
The closest live webcam is Summit Township, 24.5 miles NE of Sand Spring.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sand Spring.
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Questions about Sand Spring
Where is Sand Spring, MD?
Sand Spring is an unincorporated community in Garrett County, Maryland, 3.0 miles E of Friendsville.
What county is Sand Spring in?
Sand Spring is in Garrett County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Spring, MD?
The ZIP code for Sand Spring is 21531.
What is the nearest town to Sand Spring?
Friendsville, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Spring?
Yes. The closest is Summit Township, 24.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Spring?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Spring?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Spring?
About 47.2 inches (1,199 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sand Spring?
Yes, about 61 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sand Spring?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Spring have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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