Humid subtropical climate
Climate Sanford - North Carolina
Annual high73ºF
Annual low48ºF
Precipitation46.21 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 30 | 3.87 | 2 |
| Feb | 57 | 32 | 3.51 | 0 |
| Mar | 65 | 38 | 3.99 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 46 | 2.86 | 0 |
| May | 81 | 55 | 3.52 | 0 |
| Jun | 88 | 64 | 4.63 | 0 |
| Jul | 90 | 68 | 5.14 | 0 |
| Aug | 88 | 67 | 4.72 | 0 |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 4.12 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 48 | 3.58 | 0 |
| Nov | 64 | 39 | 3.30 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 31 | 2.97 | 0 |
- JanHigh 53ºFLow 30ºFPrecip 3.87 inch
- FebHigh 57ºFLow 32ºFPrecip 3.51 inch
- MarHigh 65ºFLow 38ºFPrecip 3.99 inch
- AprHigh 75ºFLow 46ºFPrecip 2.86 inch
- MayHigh 81ºFLow 55ºFPrecip 3.52 inch
- JunHigh 88ºFLow 64ºFPrecip 4.63 inch
- JulHigh 90ºFLow 68ºFPrecip 5.14 inch
- AugHigh 88ºFLow 67ºFPrecip 4.72 inch
- SepHigh 83ºFLow 60ºFPrecip 4.12 inch
- OctHigh 74ºFLow 48ºFPrecip 3.58 inch
- NovHigh 64ºFLow 39ºFPrecip 3.30 inch
- DecHigh 55ºFLow 31ºFPrecip 2.97 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Sanford, North Carolina?
Sanford experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters with a strong seasonal contrast. Rainfall is fairly wet and spread evenly throughout the year, though heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms can occur during the warmer months. The area also sees occasional snowfall.
Sanford weather averages
Annual high73ºF
Annual low48ºF
Precipitation46.21 inch
Snowfall2 inch
Daily normals Sanford - North Carolina - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 52.9 | 31.3 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 2 | 52.8 | 31.2 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jan 3 | 52.8 | 31.1 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 4 | 52.7 | 31.0 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 5 | 52.7 | 30.9 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 6 | 52.6 | 30.9 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Jan 7 | 52.6 | 30.8 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 8 | 52.6 | 30.7 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 9 | 52.6 | 30.7 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Jan 10 | 52.6 | 30.6 | 1.20 | 1.20 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Jan 11 | 52.6 | 30.6 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Jan 12 | 52.6 | 30.5 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Jan 13 | 52.6 | 30.5 | 1.56 | 1.56 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Jan 14 | 52.7 | 30.4 | 1.68 | 1.68 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Jan 15 | 52.7 | 30.4 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Jan 16 | 52.8 | 30.4 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Jan 17 | 52.8 | 30.4 | 2.03 | 2.03 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Jan 18 | 52.9 | 30.3 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Jan 19 | 53.0 | 30.3 | 2.27 | 2.27 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Jan 20 | 53.1 | 30.3 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Jan 21 | 53.2 | 30.3 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Jan 22 | 53.3 | 30.3 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Jan 23 | 53.4 | 30.4 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Jan 24 | 53.5 | 30.4 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Jan 25 | 53.6 | 30.4 | 2.96 | 2.96 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Jan 26 | 53.8 | 30.5 | 3.08 | 3.08 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Jan 27 | 53.9 | 30.5 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Jan 28 | 54.0 | 30.5 | 3.29 | 3.29 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| Jan 29 | 54.2 | 30.6 | 3.40 | 3.40 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| Jan 30 | 54.3 | 30.7 | 3.51 | 3.51 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Jan 31 | 54.5 | 30.7 | 3.61 | 3.61 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Sanford - September 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | 96.1 | 73.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 2 | 98.1 | 73.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 3 | 99.0 | 73.9 | 0.00 |
| Sep 4 | 98.1 | 73.9 | 0.00 |
| Sep 5 | 98.1 | 73.0 | 0.02 |
| Sep 6 | 97.0 | 69.1 | 0.05 |
| Sep 7 | 97.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 8 | 88.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 9 | 89.1 | 61.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 10 | 93.9 | 69.1 | 0.00 |
| Sep 11 | 97.0 | 71.1 | 0.00 |
| Sep 12 | 97.0 | 73.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 13 | 91.0 | 71.1 | 0.03 |
| Sep 14 | 93.9 | 70.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 15 | 91.9 | 69.1 | 0.00 |
| Sep 16 | 89.1 | 59.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 17 | 93.9 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Sep 18 | 97.0 | 73.0 | 0.17 |
| Sep 19 | 90.0 | 71.1 | 0.01 |
| Sep 20 | 91.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 |
| Sep 21 | 90.0 | 68.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 22 | 84.0 | 70.0 | 0.15 |
| Sep 23 | 84.9 | 61.0 | 0.48 |
| Sep 24 | 64.0 | 59.0 | 0.02 |
| Sep 25 | 73.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 26 | 80.1 | 45.0 | 0.00 |
| Sep 27 | 80.1 | 53.1 | 0.00 |
| Sep 28 | 82.0 | 53.1 | 0.00 |
| Sep 29 | 82.9 | 57.9 | 0.00 |
| Sep 30 | 86.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
The data for September 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature99.0ºF · Sep 3
- Lowest max temperature64.0ºF · Sep 24
- Highest min temperature73.9ºF · Sep 3
- Lowest min temperature45.0ºF · Sep 26
Geo Sanford - North Carolina
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Lee
- City
- Sanford
- Zip Code
- 27330
- Elevation
- 230 ft
- Longitude
- -79.10
- Latitude
- 35.58
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –