Sandy weather by month
Average highs run from 39°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 24°F. It gets 16 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 52 inches of snow. Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 112 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to June and September to October.
Best time to visit Sandy
For comfortable weather, go in May to June and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F | 24°F | 1.4 in | 12.7 in | 5 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| February | 45°F | 29°F | 1.3 in | 10.7 in | 4 | 0 | 21 | cold |
| March | 55°F | 36°F | 1.8 in | 5.9 in | 5 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| April | 62°F | 42°F | 2.2 in | 2.9 in | 6 | 0 | 4 | cool |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in | 5 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 84°F | 59°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| July | 94°F | 68°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 67°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| September | 81°F | 56°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| October | 66°F | 44°F | 1.3 in | 0.5 in | 4 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| November | 51°F | 33°F | 1.3 in | 7.0 in | 4 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| December | 39°F | 25°F | 1.4 in | 12.1 in | 5 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| Year | 65°F avg | 44°F avg | 15.5 in | 51.9 in | 45 | 62 | 112 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Salt Lake City Intl. Airport, UT (USW00024127), 14 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Sandy
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 15m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 04m. The earliest sunset comes around December 6 (4:59 pm) and the latest around June 25 (9:02 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 145 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 am | 5:25 pm | 9h 36m |
| February | 7:21 am | 6:02 pm | 10h 41m |
| March | 7:38 am | 7:34 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:48 am | 8:06 pm | 13h 18m |
| May | 6:10 am | 8:37 pm | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:56 am | 8:59 pm | 15h 03m |
| July | 6:09 am | 8:56 pm | 14h 47m |
| August | 6:38 am | 8:24 pm | 13h 46m |
| September | 7:08 am | 7:35 pm | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:38 am | 6:46 pm | 11h 08m |
| November | 7:14 am | 5:09 pm | 9h 55m |
| December | 7:44 am | 5:01 pm | 9h 17m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Sandy with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Mountain Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Sandy getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Sandy.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sandy?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 68°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Sandy?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F and highs of 39°F.
What is the rainiest month in Sandy?
April gets the most precipitation, 2.2 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.5 inches.
Does it snow in Sandy?
Yes. Sandy averages 52 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Sandy?
For comfortable weather, May to June and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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