Sand Hills, NJ

Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Sand Hills is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is 0.8 miles NE of Fords, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 08863.

Sand Hills at a glance

State
New Jersey
County
Middlesex County
ZIP code
08863, 08832
Nearest town
Fords (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
40.5250, -74.3197

Weather in Sand Hills now

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Sand Hills weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Hills.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Hills

What is the weather usually like in Sand Hills?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°55°74°92°40°23°Jan43°24°Feb51°31°Mar62°41°Apr72°51°May81°60°Jun87°66°Jul85°64°Aug78°56°Sep67°44°Oct56°35°Nov45°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.0"Feb4.4"Mar3.9"Apr4.0"May4.8"Jun4.8"Jul4.7"Aug4.2"Sep4.1"Oct3.4"Nov4.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW BRUNSWICK 3 SE, NJ US (USC00286055), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Hills.

Sand Hills weather month by month

January
40° 23°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.3 in of snow
February
43° 24°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 9.3 in of snow
March
51° 31°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
April
62° 41°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
72° 51°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 66°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 64°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
78° 56°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 44°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
56° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
45° 28°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sand Hills through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM4:56 PM9 h 39 min
February6:49 AM5:33 PM10 h 44 min
March7:06 AM7:05 PM11 h 58 min
April6:16 AM7:37 PM13 h 20 min
May5:38 AM8:08 PM14 h 29 min
June5:24 AM8:31 PM15 h 6 min
July5:38 AM8:28 PM14 h 50 min
August6:06 AM7:56 PM13 h 49 min
September6:36 AM7:07 PM12 h 30 min
October7:07 AM6:18 PM11 h 11 min
November6:42 AM4:41 PM9 h 58 min
December7:12 AM4:32 PM9 h 20 min

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

What is the weather like in Sand Hills?

Sand Hills has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sand Hills 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 Hills

The closest live webcam is New York › South-east: HeliNY, 20.3 miles NE of Sand Hills.

New York › South-east: HeliNYNew York · 20.3 mi NEOn Windy
New York: Salt Hank’sNew York · 21.9 mi NEOn Windy
New York: L’industrie Pizzeria - West VillageNew York · 21.9 mi NEOn Windy
New York: John's of Bleecker StreetNew York · 21.9 mi NEOn Windy
Montgomery Township › West: Country Cabinet Shop IncMontgomery Township · 22.0 mi WOn Windy
New York › West: Brooklyn Navy YardNew York · 22.3 mi NEOn Windy
New York: E 14th StNew York · 22.7 mi NEOn Windy
Weehawken › South-east: Fontain one green StatueWeehawken · 24.2 mi NEOn Windy
Ewing Township › North-east: Ewing - New Jersey, United States: Snow boardEwing Township · 30.6 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sand Hills.

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Questions about Sand Hills

Where is Sand Hills, NJ?

Sand Hills is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, New Jersey, 0.8 miles NE of Fords.

What county is Sand Hills in?

Sand Hills is in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

What is the ZIP code of Sand Hills, NJ?

The ZIP code for Sand Hills is 08863.

What is the nearest town to Sand Hills?

Fords, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sand Hills?

Yes. The closest is New York › South-east: HeliNY, 20.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sand Hills?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sand Hills?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Sand Hills?

About 49.5 inches (1,258 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Sand Hills?

Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sand Hills?

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

What climate does Sand Hills have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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