The climate in Sanford, VA is mild with hot summers and cool winters. The area has an average temperature of about 65掳F with temperatures ranging from the high 30s to the mid 80s during the year. The most precipitation is seen in May and June, while December and January are usually the driest months. The area can experience extreme weather conditions occasionally, such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods, or snowstorms. Overall though, the weather is mild and enjoyable throughout the year.
Sanford, Virginia gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sanford averages 7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Sanford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sanford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year