Sand Lake, NY
Unincorporated community in Rensselaer County, New York
Sand Lake is a small unincorporated community in Rensselaer County, New York. It is 0.8 miles NW of Averill Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12018.
Sand Lake at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Rensselaer County
- ZIP code
- 12018
- Nearest town
- Averill Park (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.6372, -73.5411
Weather in Sand Lake now
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Sand Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Lake.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Lake
What is the weather usually like in Sand Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 42.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,069 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Lake: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TROY L&D, NY US (USC00308600), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Lake.
Sand Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sand Lake?
Sand Lake has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sand Lake 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 Lake
The closest live webcam is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 1.1 miles NW of Sand Lake.
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Questions about Sand Lake
Where is Sand Lake, NY?
Sand Lake is an unincorporated community in Rensselaer County, New York, 0.8 miles NW of Averill Park.
What county is Sand Lake in?
Sand Lake is in Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Lake, NY?
The ZIP code for Sand Lake is 12018.
What is the nearest town to Sand Lake?
Averill Park, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Lake?
Yes. The closest is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Lake?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Lake?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Lake?
About 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sand Lake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sand Lake?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Lake have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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