Climate Insights for Sand Point

The climate in Sand Point is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1490mm of precipitation falls per year. Sand Point receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sand Point is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 156cm accumulating over the season.

Sand Point sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 14°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Sand Point is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1490mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 124mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 190mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 76mm. That's 114mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 156cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.

Sand Point is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Sand Point, which began on June 21, 2026. Sand Point is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 74 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sand Point based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.