Location & Surroundings
Sandy is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Morehead, 9 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 910 km to the east. The nearest airport is David Lowe Airport, 10 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 18' 28" N, 87° 16' 6" W
- Elevation 166 m (DEM: 165 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 89 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:43
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 16:46
- Day length 10 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sandy
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sandy, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 12.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 364 W/m2.
Temperature
2.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,023.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 2.6 | 2.2 | 20 | 76 | 1,023.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.6 | 2.5 | 1 | 44 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 363.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.7 | 1.6 | 351 | 55 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 238.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.2 | 1.0 | 332 | 64 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.6 | 1.7 | 254 | 71 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 3.1 | 267 | 30 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 364.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.0 | 3.0 | 245 | 49 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 272.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.6 | 2.7 | 252 | 63 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 6.4 | 1.8 | 253 | 70 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 1.8 | 267 | 42 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 350.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 1.8 | 212 | 61 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 260.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.2 | 2.9 | 225 | 70 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.8 | 2.8 | 225 | 73 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sandy?
Now 2.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 12.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 364 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sandy today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 16:46 (local time). Day length about 10h 28m.
What is the local time in Sandy?
Local time is 14:43. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Sandy?
Sandy is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sandy?
Elevation about 166 m. DEM 165 m.
Where is Sandy located?
It is at 37.30782, -87.26833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sandy in?
It is in United States.