Sand, TX
Unincorporated community in Dawson County, Texas
Sand is a small unincorporated community in Dawson County, Texas. It is 12.8 miles E of Lamesa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 79331.
Sand at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Dawson County
- ZIP code
- 79331
- Nearest town
- Lamesa (12.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.7042, -102.1719
Weather in Sand now
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Sand weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand
What is the weather usually like in Sand?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 16.8 inprecipitation per year · 428 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAMESA 1 SSE, TX US (USC00415013), adjusted for the elevation of Sand.
Sand weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 7:30 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:57 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:17 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:48 AM | 8:41 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 6:39 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:50 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 7:11 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 7:31 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sand?
Sand has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 16.8 inches (428 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sand is March to May and 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
The closest live webcam is Morita › East: ABL-IH20 West @ FM818, 47.0 miles SE of Sand.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sand.
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Questions about Sand
Where is Sand, TX?
Sand is an unincorporated community in Dawson County, Texas, 12.8 miles E of Lamesa.
What county is Sand in?
Sand is in Dawson County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Sand, TX?
The ZIP code for Sand is 79331.
What is the nearest town to Sand?
Lamesa, 12.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand?
Yes. The closest is Morita › East: ABL-IH20 West @ FM818, 47.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Sand?
About 16.8 inches (428 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Sand?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sand?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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