Sanford, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 48.6 °F (low) to 72 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.2 Inches. Sanford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 °F | 52.4 °F | 3.73 in. |
| February | 31.6 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.12 in. |
| March | 38.0 °F | 63.6 °F | 3.92 in. |
| April | 47.2 °F | 73.6 °F | 3.59 in. |
| May | 56.4 °F | 80.2 °F | 3.64 in. |
| June | 64.6 °F | 86.9 °F | 4.27 in. |
| July | 68.9 °F | 90.0 °F | 5.51 in. |
| August | 67.5 °F | 88.2 °F | 4.61 in. |
| September | 61.3 °F | 82.6 °F | 5.1 in. |
| October | 48.5 °F | 73.0 °F | 3.68 in. |
| November | 37.5 °F | 63.0 °F | 3.37 in. |
| December | 32.1 °F | 55.0 °F | 3.62 in. |
| Annual | 48.6 °F | 72 °F | 48.16 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |