Sand Pass, NV
Unincorporated community in Washoe County, Nevada
Sand Pass is a small unincorporated community in Washoe County, Nevada. It is 20.8 miles SW of Herlong, the nearest town.
Sand Pass at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Washoe County
- Nearest town
- Herlong (20.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.2617, -119.7783
Weather in Sand Pass now
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Sand Pass weather by the hour
Sand Pass weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Pass.
This week in Sand Pass
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Pass
What is the weather usually like in Sand Pass?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 7.4 inprecipitation per year · 189 mm
- 4.2 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Pass: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUTCLIFFE, NV US (USC00267953), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Pass.
Sand Pass weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Pass through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sand Pass?
Sand Pass has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 7.4 inches (189 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sand Pass 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 Sand Pass
The closest live webcam is Doyle, 24.3 miles SW of Sand Pass.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sand Pass.
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Questions about Sand Pass
Where is Sand Pass, NV?
Sand Pass is an unincorporated community in Washoe County, Nevada, 20.8 miles SW of Herlong.
What county is Sand Pass in?
Sand Pass is in Washoe County, Nevada.
What is the nearest town to Sand Pass?
Herlong, 20.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Pass?
Yes. The closest is Doyle, 24.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Pass?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Pass?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Pass?
About 7.4 inches (189 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Sand Pass?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sand Pass?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Pass have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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