Sanford, WV
Unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia
Sanford is a small unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia. It is 0.9 miles N of Rivesville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26586.
Sanford at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Marion County
- ZIP code
- 26586
- Nearest town
- Rivesville (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 39.5194, -80.1272
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 · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,213 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sanford: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAIRMONT, WV US (USC00462920), adjusted for the elevation of Sanford.
Sanford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sanford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Sanford?
Sanford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Sanford is May–June and August–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 Perry Township, 15.0 miles N of Sanford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sanford.
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Questions about Sanford
Where is Sanford, WV?
Sanford is an unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia, 0.9 miles N of Rivesville.
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Marion County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, WV?
The ZIP code for Sanford is 26586.
What is the nearest town to Sanford?
Rivesville, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sanford?
Yes. The closest is Perry Township, 15.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sanford?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Sanford?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Sanford?
About 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
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?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sanford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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