Sandy Beach, MI
Unincorporated community in Cass County, Michigan
Sandy Beach is a small unincorporated community in Cass County, Michigan. It is 6.1 miles SE of Dowagiac, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49047.
Sandy Beach at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Cass County
- ZIP code
- 49047
- Nearest town
- Dowagiac (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 42.0511, -86.1883
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 38.3 inprecipitation per year · 973 mm
- 86.6 insnowfall per year · 220 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy Beach: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EAU CLAIRE 4 NE, MI US (USC00202445), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Beach.
Sandy Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:38 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:52 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 9:20 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:46 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 7:55 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:33 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 8:04 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Sandy Beach?
Sandy Beach has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 38.3 inches (973 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 87 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sandy Beach 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 Beach
The closest live webcam is Marcellus: Marcellus Township, 17.9 miles E of Sandy Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Beach.
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Questions about Sandy Beach
Where is Sandy Beach, MI?
Sandy Beach is an unincorporated community in Cass County, Michigan, 6.1 miles SE of Dowagiac.
What county is Sandy Beach in?
Sandy Beach is in Cass County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Beach, MI?
The ZIP code for Sandy Beach is 49047.
What is the nearest town to Sandy Beach?
Dowagiac, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy Beach?
Yes. The closest is Marcellus: Marcellus Township, 17.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy Beach?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Beach?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy Beach?
About 38.3 inches (973 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sandy Beach?
Yes, about 87 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Beach?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy Beach have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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