Population:
27,844
Elevation:
600 Feet Above Sea Level
Land Area:
10 Square Miles
Location:
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Sandusky has over 22
miles of shoreline within the city limits.
Time Zone:
Eastern Standard Time and observes Daylight Savings Time
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
25.6
28.0
36.9
47.8
59.4
69.2
73.8
72.0
65.2
53.8
42.6
31.2
High temperature (°F)
32.2
35.0
44.3
55.9
67.4
77.2
81.8
79.9
73.4
61.8
49.1
37.2
Low temperature (°F)
18.9
21.0
29.5
39.6
51.3
61.2
65.7
64.0
56.9
45.7
36.0
25.1
Precipitation (in)
1.9
1.7
2.5
3.0
3.4
4.2
3.3
3.7
3.2
2.3
2.7
2.5
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precip.
15
13
14
14
13
11
10
10
10
10
13
15
Wind speed (mph)
12.1
11.6
11.7
11.3
9.9
9.0
8.2
7.9
8.5
9.7
11.3
11.6
Morning humidity (%)
80
79
80
78
79
81
83
88
87
83
80
80
Afternoon humidity (%)
71
68
62
57
57
57
57
60
59
59
66
72
Sunshine (%)
34
40
47
52
59
65
67
63
60
52
33
28
Days clear of clouds
4
4
5
5
6
7
8
9
8
8
3
3
Partly cloudy days
6
6
6
8
10
11
12
11
10
8
6
5
Cloudy days
22
19
20
17
15
12
11
11
12
15
20
23
Snowfall (in)
12.3
10.5
9.0
2.1
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.4
4.0
10.4
Local Seasons:
Sandusky has four very distinct seasons. The
winter can be cold, but bearable, as temperatures average below freezing from
December through February. Snow can be seen as early as October and as late as
April. It makes this season the perfect time for enjoying a warm fire and hot
chocolate as well as Mother Nature in Her “white phase”. Spring brings a
welcome change of season as the abundant foliage comes alive. It’s a perfect
time to get out of doors and enjoy some of the many sites and events in the
city. Summer is the season for Sandusky due to its nationally known theme park
and access to Lake Erie. It’s also the perfect time to enjoy this beautiful
lake as it is usually dotted with a variety of boats throughout the summer.
Fall is a time of beauty as the leaves turn and Nature puts on a beautiful and
enticing show of colors. Whenever your visit is planned, Sandusky will inspire
you with its weather for each and every season.
Getting There:
By Air:
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
5300 Riverside Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44135
216-
265-6000
Sandusky is 55 miles west of Cleveland Hopkins
Int'l. Airport and 65 miles east of Toledo Municipal Airport. There is also a
local Sandusky airport if you have a private plane.
By Car:
Located midway between
Cleveland and Toledo in Sandusky, Ohio. Take the Ohio Turnpike (I-80) or I-90
(from Cleveland) follow the signs north on U.S. 250 or follow Route 4 north.
By Bus:
Greyhound
800-231-2222
6513 Milan Rd. (U.S. Rt. 250) Sandusky
Call for schedule information
By Train:
Amtrak
1-800-USA-RAIL
Sandusky and Erie County are linked to the entire United States by daily Amtrak
trains.
Getting around:
Due to the variety of things to do and see
outside of Sandusky, the easiest way to get around is by car.
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