Sandgates, MD
Unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland
Sandgates is a small unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland. It is 3.6 miles E of Broomes Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20615.
Sandgates at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Calvert County
- ZIP code
- 20615
- Nearest town
- Broomes Island (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.4128, -76.6156
Weather in Sandgates now
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Sandgates weather by the hour
Sandgates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandgates.
This week in Sandgates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandgates
What is the weather usually like in Sandgates?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
- 15.1 insnowfall per year · 38 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandgates: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MECHANICSVILLE 5 NE, MD US (USC00185865), adjusted for the elevation of Sandgates.
Sandgates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandgates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandgates?
Sandgates has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sandgates 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 Sandgates
The closest live webcam is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 9.6 miles SE of Sandgates.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandgates.
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Other communities near Sandgates
- Saint Marys Beach0.2 mi E
- Riverwood Farms0.5 mi SW
- Queen Tree Landing0.8 mi NW
- Widow Woods1.9 mi W
- Summerseat Village2.5 mi SW
- Wildwood2.6 mi SE
- Williams Wharf2.6 mi NE
- Hellen2.7 mi NE
- Summerseat2.8 mi SW
- Wells Cove2.8 mi N
- Drumcliff2.9 mi SE
- Loveville Acres3.0 mi SW
- Battle3.1 mi NE
- Winterseat3.6 mi SE
- Island Creek3.9 mi NE
Questions about Sandgates
Where is Sandgates, MD?
Sandgates is an unincorporated community in Calvert County, Maryland, 3.6 miles E of Broomes Island.
What county is Sandgates in?
Sandgates is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Sandgates, MD?
The ZIP code for Sandgates is 20615.
What is the nearest town to Sandgates?
Broomes Island, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandgates?
Yes. The closest is Lexington Park: Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge, 9.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandgates?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandgates?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sandgates?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sandgates?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandgates?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandgates have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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