Sandy, TN
Unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee
Sandy is a small unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee. It is 4.4 miles E of Grimsley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38589.
Sandy at a glance
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Fentress County
- ZIP code
- 38589
- Nearest town
- Grimsley (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.2919, -85.0742
Weather in Sandy now
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Sandy weather by the hour
Sandy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sandy.
This week in Sandy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sandy
What is the weather usually like in Sandy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 59.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,503 mm
- 18.9 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sandy: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMESTOWN, TN US (USC00404590), adjusted for the elevation of Sandy.
Sandy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sandy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:26 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:33 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sandy?
Sandy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 59.2 inches (1,503 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sandy is May and August to 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 Sandy
The closest live webcam is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 26.9 miles W of Sandy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sandy.
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Questions about Sandy
Where is Sandy, TN?
Sandy is an unincorporated community in Fentress County, Tennessee, 4.4 miles E of Grimsley.
What county is Sandy in?
Sandy is in Fentress County, Tennessee.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy, TN?
The ZIP code for Sandy is 38589.
What is the nearest town to Sandy?
Grimsley, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sandy?
Yes. The closest is Cookeville: Putnam County Emergency Services, 26.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sandy?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sandy?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sandy?
About 59.2 inches (1,503 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sandy?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sandy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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