Sanford, MD
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland
Sanford is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 0.2 miles W of Forest Glen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20910.
Sanford at a glance
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 20910
- Nearest town
- Forest Glen (0.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.0192, -77.0417
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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 44.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,118 mm
- 15.8 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sanford: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELTSVILLE, MD US (USC00180700), adjusted for the elevation of Sanford.
Sanford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 29 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sanford is May–June 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 Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 3.3 miles W of Sanford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sanford.
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Map of Sanford, MD
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- Woodside Park1.1 mi SE
- Woodside1.1 mi S
- Homewood1.2 mi W
- Lyttonsville1.4 mi SW
- Rosemary Hills1.5 mi S
- South Woodside Park1.5 mi SE
- Rock Creek Hills1.6 mi W
- Seven Oaks1.6 mi SE
- Seven Oaks1.6 mi SE
- Woodmoor1.7 mi E
- Sligo1.7 mi SE
Questions about Sanford
Where is Sanford, MD?
Sanford is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, 0.2 miles W of Forest Glen.
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, MD?
The ZIP code for Sanford is 20910.
What is the nearest town to Sanford?
Forest Glen, 0.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanford?
Yes. The closest is Garrett Park › South-east: Dulcet Drive West - Academy Park Drive, 3.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanford?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanford?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sanford?
About 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sanford?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sanford?
May–June 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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