Sanford, GA
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Georgia
Sanford is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Georgia. It is 5.1 miles NW of Nicholson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30646.
Sanford at a glance
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 30646
- Nearest town
- Nicholson (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 34.0786, -83.3483
Weather in Sanford now
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Sanford weather by the hour
Sanford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sanford.
This week in Sanford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sanford
What is the weather usually like in Sanford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 51.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,301 mm
- 2.1 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sanford: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DANIELSVILLE, GA US (USC00092517), adjusted for the elevation of Sanford.
Sanford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sanford?
Sanford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 51.2 inches (1,301 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sanford is April–May and September–October. 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.
Webcams near Sanford
The closest live webcam is Dogsboro, 3.7 miles SE of Sanford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sanford.
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Other communities near Sanford
- Seagraves1.3 mi NW
- Neese1.9 mi E
- Dogsboro3.7 mi SE
- Diamond Rock3.8 mi SE
- Diamond Hill4.2 mi E
- Trail Creek Estates Mobile Home Park4.5 mi S
- Dowdy5.0 mi SE
- Rogers5.3 mi N
- Wonderland Estates6.5 mi S
- Rollingwood6.8 mi SW
- Hix7.2 mi N
- Jefferson Valley7.4 mi SW
- Oconee Heights7.6 mi SW
- Moss Side subdivision7.9 mi SW
- Spring Valley Estates8.0 mi S
Questions about Sanford
Where is Sanford, GA?
Sanford is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Georgia, 5.1 miles NW of Nicholson.
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Jackson County, Georgia.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, GA?
The ZIP code for Sanford is 30646.
What is the nearest town to Sanford?
Nicholson, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanford?
Yes. The closest is Dogsboro, 3.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanford?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanford?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Sanford?
About 51.2 inches (1,301 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sanford?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sanford?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sanford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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