Sanford, NY
Unincorporated community in Allegany County, New York
Sanford is a small unincorporated community in Allegany County, New York. It is 3.7 miles S of Ceres, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 14721.
Sanford at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Allegany County
- ZIP code
- 14721
- Nearest town
- Ceres (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.0153, -78.2358
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 · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,033 mm
- 64.7 insnowfall per year · 164 cm
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 OLEAN, NY US (USC00306196), adjusted for the elevation of Sanford.
Sanford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 11 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 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 65 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sanford is June to September. 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 City of Olean › North: Eades Discount Wallpaper and Fabric, 10.8 miles NW of Sanford.
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Questions about Sanford
Where is Sanford, NY?
Sanford is an unincorporated community in Allegany County, New York, 3.7 miles S of Ceres.
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Allegany County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, NY?
The ZIP code for Sanford is 14721.
What is the nearest town to Sanford?
Ceres, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanford?
Yes. The closest is City of Olean › North: Eades Discount Wallpaper and Fabric, 10.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanford?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanford?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Sanford?
About 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sanford?
Yes, about 65 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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).
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