Sanford, GA
Unincorporated community in Quitman County, Georgia
Sanford is a small unincorporated community in Quitman County, Georgia. It is 8.8 miles SW of Georgetown-Quitman County unified government, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 31815.
Sanford at a glance
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Quitman County
- ZIP code
- 31815
- Nearest town
- Georgetown-Quitman County unified government (8.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 31.9794, -84.9436
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 · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 54.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,371 mm
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 GEORGETOWN 4 E, GA US (USC00093658), adjusted for the elevation of Sanford.
Sanford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:09 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:40 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 6:32 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 6:43 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 7:03 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 7 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 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 54.0 inches (1,371 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
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 Cuthbert, 17.6 miles SE of Sanford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sanford.
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Questions about Sanford
Where is Sanford, GA?
Sanford is an unincorporated community in Quitman County, Georgia, 8.8 miles SW of Georgetown-Quitman County unified government.
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Quitman County, Georgia.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, GA?
The ZIP code for Sanford is 31815.
What is the nearest town to Sanford?
Georgetown-Quitman County unified government, 8.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanford?
Yes. The closest is Cuthbert, 17.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanford?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanford?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Sanford?
About 54.0 inches (1,371 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
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?
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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