The Sands, MD
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland
The Sands is a small unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is 2.9 miles SW of Marlboro Meadows, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20716.
The Sands at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Prince George's County
- ZIP code
- 20716
- Nearest town
- Marlboro Meadows (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8700, -76.6733
Weather in The Sands now
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The Sands weather by the hour
The Sands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Sands.
This week in The Sands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Sands
What is the weather usually like in The Sands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 45.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,144 mm
- 15.9 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Sands: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station UPPER MARLBORO 3 NNW, MD US (USC00189070), adjusted for the elevation of The Sands.
The Sands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Sands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in The Sands?
The Sands has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Sands is May–June and September–October. 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 The Sands
The closest live webcam is Crofton › East, 6.5 miles N of The Sands.
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Map of The Sands, MD
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- Trails End Trailer Park1.7 mi N
- Queen Anne Estates2.2 mi NW
- Queen Anne Knolls2.6 mi NW
- Davidsonville Woods2.8 mi N
- Kidwells Corner3.0 mi NW
- Rustic Knolls3.1 mi S
- Winding Brooke3.1 mi S
- Dodon3.2 mi NE
- Riverwood3.2 mi N
- Velmeade3.3 mi N
- Pond View Acres3.3 mi S
- Lothian Estates3.4 mi S
- Lothian Woods3.5 mi SE
Questions about The Sands
Where is The Sands, MD?
The Sands is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, 2.9 miles SW of Marlboro Meadows.
What county is The Sands in?
The Sands is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of The Sands, MD?
The ZIP code for The Sands is 20716.
What is the nearest town to The Sands?
Marlboro Meadows, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Sands?
Yes. The closest is Crofton › East, 6.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Sands?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in The Sands?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in The Sands?
About 45.0 inches (1,144 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in The Sands?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Sands?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Sands have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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