Sanford, VA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Sanford now

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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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°58°75°91°46°30°Jan49°31°Feb55°37°Mar64°46°Apr73°56°May82°65°Jun86°71°Jul84°69°Aug79°63°Sep69°51°Oct59°41°Nov51°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar3.1"Apr3.2"May3.4"Jun4.4"Jul4.3"Aug4.3"Sep4.0"Oct2.9"Nov3.8"Dec

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 WALLOPS ISLAND FLIGHT FAC, VA US (USW00093739), adjusted for the elevation of Sanford.

Sanford weather month by month

January
46° 30°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
February
49° 31°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
March
55° 37°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
64° 46°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
73° 56°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
82° 65°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
86° 71°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 69°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 63°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 51°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
51° 34°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sanford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:08 PM9 h 53 min
February6:50 AM5:42 PM10 h 52 min
March7:11 AM7:11 PM11 h 59 min
April6:25 AM7:39 PM13 h 14 min
May5:50 AM8:07 PM14 h 16 min
June5:38 AM8:28 PM14 h 50 min
July5:51 AM8:26 PM14 h 35 min
August6:16 AM7:57 PM13 h 40 min
September6:43 AM7:12 PM12 h 28 min
October7:10 AM6:26 PM11 h 16 min
November6:42 AM4:52 PM10 h 10 min
December7:09 AM4:45 PM9 h 36 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 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sanford is May–June and September–October. At 3 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 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sanford?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Sanford?

About 43.3 inches (1,099 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Sanford?

Yes, about 8 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).

What is the weather like in Sanford in November?

Highs average 59°F and lows 41°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Sanford?

Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:52 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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