Sandy Hook, PA
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Sandy Hook is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It is 3.9 miles NE of Letterkenny, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17265.
Sandy Hook at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 17265
- Nearest town
- Letterkenny (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.9950, -77.7781
Weather in Sandy Hook now
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Sandy Hook weather by the hour
Sandy Hook weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy Hook.
This week in Sandy Hook
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy Hook
What is the weather usually like in Sandy Hook?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,106 mm
- 30.8 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy Hook: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHAMBERSBURG 1 ESE, PA US (USC00361354), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy Hook.
Sandy Hook weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy Hook through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sandy Hook?
Sandy Hook has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook
The closest live webcam is Metal Township, 6.9 miles NW of Sandy Hook.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy Hook.
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Questions about Sandy Hook
Where is Sandy Hook, PA?
Sandy Hook is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 3.9 miles NE of Letterkenny.
What county is Sandy Hook in?
Sandy Hook is in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy Hook, PA?
The ZIP code for Sandy Hook is 17265.
What is the nearest town to Sandy Hook?
Letterkenny, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy Hook?
Yes. The closest is Metal Township, 6.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy Hook?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Hook?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy Hook?
About 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sandy Hook?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Hook?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy Hook have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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