Sanford, MS
Unincorporated community in Covington County, Mississippi
Sanford is a small unincorporated community in Covington County, Mississippi. It is 6.5 miles NW of Seminary, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39479.
Sanford at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Covington County
- ZIP code
- 39479
- Nearest town
- Seminary (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4867, -89.4269
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 · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 58.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,475 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 COLLINS, MS US (USC00221852), adjusted for the elevation of Sanford.
Sanford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 9 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 (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 58.1 inches (1,475 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sanford is March–April and October–November. 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 Sumrall › North, 4.7 miles S of Sanford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sanford.
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Questions about Sanford
Where is Sanford, MS?
Sanford is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Mississippi, 6.5 miles NW of Seminary.
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Covington County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, MS?
The ZIP code for Sanford is 39479.
What is the nearest town to Sanford?
Seminary, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanford?
Yes. The closest is Sumrall › North, 4.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanford?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanford?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Sanford?
About 58.1 inches (1,475 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sanford?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
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).
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