Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 73°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sanford, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 73°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 54.0"
- Annual precip
- -14d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sanford
Sanford, Florida averages 73°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 73°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 54.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- -14 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
73°F (23°C)
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
63°F
Annual Precip
54.0"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
73°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
54.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sanford) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Sanford area.
How Sanford compares to every U.S. city
Sanford's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
79 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sanford
MethodologyZooming out from Sanford's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.8 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.6 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.4 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
6.8 days with precipitation
April 2.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
June 8.2"
16.1 days with precipitation
July 8.2"
15.9 days with precipitation
August 8.1"
17.6 days with precipitation
September 6.3"
14.1 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
6.9 days with precipitation
December 2.5"
7.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
-14 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
609
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,408
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sanford's climate means for you
Sanford runs 73°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -14 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 609 heating and 3,408 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Sanford, FL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Sanford, Florida as a location with an annual average temperature of 73°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 82°F to a mean daily low of 63°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00087982, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Sanford should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 54.0 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -14 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 26 and the first fall freeze near January 12. And on the energy front, 609 heating degree days and 3,408 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sanford scores 79/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Sanford, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sanford, Florida is 73°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 49°F (10°C).
How much rain does Sanford get? ▼
Sanford receives 54.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sanford? ▼
Sanford has a climate comfort score of 79/100 (Good), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sanford? ▼
Sanford has approximately -14 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 26 and the first fall freeze around January 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sanford? ▼
Sanford has 609 heating degree days and 3,408 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Sanford climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00087982 near Sanford.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00087982. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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