West Sandgate, VT
Unincorporated community in Bennington County, Vermont
West Sandgate is a small unincorporated community in Bennington County, Vermont. It is 3.7 miles NE of Sandgate, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12873.
West Sandgate at a glance
- State
- Vermont
- County
- Bennington County
- ZIP code
- 12873
- Nearest town
- Sandgate (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 43.1628, -73.2464
Weather in West Sandgate now
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West Sandgate weather by the hour
West Sandgate weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Sandgate.
This week in West Sandgate
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Sandgate
What is the weather usually like in West Sandgate?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 46.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,190 mm
- 75.2 insnowfall per year · 191 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Sandgate: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUNDERLAND 2, VT US (USC00438160), adjusted for the elevation of West Sandgate.
West Sandgate weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Sandgate through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Sandgate?
West Sandgate has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 75 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Sandgate 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 West Sandgate
The closest live webcam is Shaftsbury: US-7, 13.2 miles SE of West Sandgate.
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Questions about West Sandgate
Where is West Sandgate, VT?
West Sandgate is an unincorporated community in Bennington County, Vermont, 3.7 miles NE of Sandgate.
What county is West Sandgate in?
West Sandgate is in Bennington County, Vermont.
What is the ZIP code of West Sandgate, VT?
The ZIP code for West Sandgate is 12873.
What is the nearest town to West Sandgate?
Sandgate, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Sandgate?
Yes. The closest is Shaftsbury: US-7, 13.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Sandgate?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in West Sandgate?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in West Sandgate?
About 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Sandgate?
Yes, about 75 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Sandgate?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Sandgate have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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