Sand Springs, NM
Unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico
Sand Springs is a small unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico. It is 12.4 miles SW of Logan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88426.
Sand Springs at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Quay County
- ZIP code
- 88426
- Nearest town
- Logan (12.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 35.4722, -103.2828
Weather in Sand Springs now
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Sand Springs weather by the hour
Sand Springs weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Springs.
This week in Sand Springs
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Springs
What is the weather usually like in Sand Springs?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 15.0 inprecipitation per year · 382 mm
- 18.7 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Springs: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCCARTY RCH, NM US (USC00295516), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Springs.
Sand Springs weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Springs through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sand Springs?
Sand Springs has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 15.0 inches (382 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sand Springs is April–May 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 Sand Springs
The closest live webcam is Gruhlkey › East: IH40 @ Caprock, 32.2 miles SE of Sand Springs.
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Questions about Sand Springs
Where is Sand Springs, NM?
Sand Springs is an unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico, 12.4 miles SW of Logan.
What county is Sand Springs in?
Sand Springs is in Quay County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Springs, NM?
The ZIP code for Sand Springs is 88426.
What is the nearest town to Sand Springs?
Logan, 12.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Springs?
Yes. The closest is Gruhlkey › East: IH40 @ Caprock, 32.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Springs?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Springs?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Springs?
About 15.0 inches (382 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sand Springs?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sand Springs?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Springs have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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