Sanford, AL weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Sanford weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sanford.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sanford

What is the weather usually like in Sanford?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

36°52°68°83°99°63°41°Jan67°44°Feb75°50°Mar81°56°Apr88°63°May92°72°Jun94°74°Jul93°74°Aug90°69°Sep81°58°Oct72°48°Nov64°43°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.4"Jan4.9"Feb5.3"Mar4.9"Apr4.1"May5.6"Jun6.0"Jul5.1"Aug4.7"Sep3.5"Oct4.1"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Sanford: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANDALUSIA OPP AP, AL US (USW00053843), adjusted for the elevation of Sanford.

Sanford weather month by month

January
63° 41°F
5.4 in of rain
February
67° 44°F
4.9 in of rain
March
75° 50°F
5.3 in of rain
April
81° 56°F
4.9 in of rain
May
88° 63°F
4.1 in of rain
June
92° 72°F
5.6 in of rain
July
94° 74°F
6.0 in of rain
August
93° 74°F
5.1 in of rain
September
90° 69°F
4.7 in of rain
October
81° 58°F
3.5 in of rain
November
72° 48°F
4.1 in of rain
December
64° 43°F
5.5 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Sanford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:43 AM5:06 PM10 h 23 min
February6:25 AM5:34 PM11 h 8 min
March6:53 AM6:54 PM12 h 0 min
April6:15 AM7:15 PM12 h 59 min
May5:48 AM7:35 PM13 h 47 min
June5:39 AM7:52 PM14 h 13 min
July5:50 AM7:52 PM14 h 1 min
August6:10 AM7:29 PM13 h 19 min
September6:28 AM6:52 PM12 h 24 min
October6:47 AM6:15 PM11 h 27 min
November6:11 AM4:48 PM10 h 36 min
December6:35 AM4:45 PM10 h 10 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Sanford?

Sanford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).

It gets about 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Sanford is March–April and October–November. At 289 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Sanford

What is the hottest month in Sanford?

July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Sanford?

January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Sanford?

About 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Sanford?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Sanford?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sanford have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Sanford in November?

Highs average 72°F and lows 48°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Sanford?

Around 6:11 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:48 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Sanford weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sanford.

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