Sands, NC
Unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina
Sands is a small unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina. It is 2.7 miles S of Boone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28607.
Sands at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Watauga County
- ZIP code
- 28607
- Nearest town
- Boone (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.2508, -81.6483
Weather in Sands now
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Sands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sands.
This week in Sands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sands
What is the weather usually like in Sands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 59.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,502 mm
- 25.6 insnowfall per year · 65 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sands: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONE 1 SE, NC US (USC00310982), adjusted for the elevation of Sands.
Sands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:18 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sands?
Sands has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sands is June to 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 Sands
The closest live webcam is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 8.2 miles S of Sands.
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Questions about Sands
Where is Sands, NC?
Sands is an unincorporated community in Watauga County, North Carolina, 2.7 miles S of Boone.
What county is Sands in?
Sands is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Sands, NC?
The ZIP code for Sands is 28607.
What is the nearest town to Sands?
Boone, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sands?
Yes. The closest is Blowing Rock: North Carolina, United States, 8.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sands?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Sands?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Sands?
About 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sands?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sands?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sands have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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