Sandy Spring, MD

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland

Sandy Spring is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 1.5 miles E of Ashton-Sandy Spring, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20860.

Sandy Spring at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Montgomery County
ZIP code
20860
Nearest town
Ashton-Sandy Spring (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
39.1494, -77.0272

Weather in Sandy Spring now

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Sandy Spring weather by the hour

Sandy Spring weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sandy Spring

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Spring

What is the weather usually like in Sandy Spring?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

22°40°57°75°92°42°27°Jan45°28°Feb54°36°Mar66°46°Apr74°55°May82°64°Jun87°69°Jul85°67°Aug78°60°Sep66°48°Oct56°38°Nov46°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb3.7"Mar3.2"Apr3.6"May4.0"Jun4.0"Jul3.1"Aug4.0"Sep3.5"Oct3.3"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Sandy Spring: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKVILLE 1 NE, MD US (USC00187705), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Spring.

Sandy Spring weather month by month

January
42° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
45° 28°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
54° 36°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
66° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
74° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
82° 64°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
85° 67°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
78° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
66° 48°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
56° 38°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
46° 31°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Spring through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM5:11 PM9 h 46 min
February6:57 AM5:46 PM10 h 48 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:46 PM13 h 17 min
May5:53 AM8:15 PM14 h 22 min
June5:39 AM8:37 PM14 h 57 min
July5:53 AM8:35 PM14 h 41 min
August6:20 AM8:04 PM13 h 44 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:30 PM11 h 14 min
November6:50 AM4:55 PM10 h 5 min
December7:18 AM4:47 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Sandy Spring?

Sandy Spring has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).

It gets about 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Sandy Spring 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 Spring

The closest live webcam is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 8.9 miles SW of Sandy Spring.

Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park DriveGarrett Park · 8.9 mi SWOn Windy
LaurelLaurel · 10.2 mi EOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.5 - NBunknown · 15.2 mi SWOn Windy
Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological ParkWashington · 15.3 mi SOn Windy
Parkview Hills: I-495 - MM 42.7 - SBunknown · 15.4 mi SWOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.8 - SBunknown · 15.5 mi SWOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 42.9 - SBunknown · 15.5 mi SWOn Windy
Washington: Recreation Department - Chuck Brown Memorial ParkWashington · 15.6 mi SOn Windy
River Oaks: I-495 - MM 43.4 - SBunknown · 16.1 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sandy Spring

Where is Sandy Spring, MD?

Sandy Spring is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 1.5 miles E of Ashton-Sandy Spring.

What county is Sandy Spring in?

Sandy Spring is in Montgomery County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Sandy Spring, MD?

The ZIP code for Sandy Spring is 20860.

What is the nearest town to Sandy Spring?

Ashton-Sandy Spring, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sandy Spring?

Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 8.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sandy Spring?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Sandy Spring?

January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Sandy Spring?

About 41.3 inches (1,050 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Sandy Spring?

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

When is the best time to visit Sandy Spring?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sandy Spring have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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