Sanford, ME 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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What is the weather usually like in Sanford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 51.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,303 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sanford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANFORD 2 NNW, ME US (USC00177479), adjusted for the elevation of Sanford.
Sanford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:58 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:16 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| June | 5:00 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| July | 5:14 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| August | 5:46 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:09 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sanford?
Sanford has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 51.3 inches (1,303 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sanford is June to September. At 262 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 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanford?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Sanford?
About 51.3 inches (1,303 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
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?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sanford have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Sanford in November?
Highs average 48°F and lows 27°F, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sanford?
Around 6:35 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:20 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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