Sanford, Texas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 45.7 °F (low) to 72.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 19.3 Inches. Sanford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. 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 | 24.9 °F | 51.4 °F | 0.58 in. |
| February | 27.2 °F | 54.8 °F | 0.41 in. |
| March | 35.1 °F | 64.1 °F | 1.22 in. |
| April | 43.3 °F | 72.2 °F | 1.81 in. |
| May | 53.5 °F | 81.3 °F | 2.29 in. |
| June | 63.6 °F | 90.6 °F | 2.67 in. |
| July | 68.0 °F | 94.6 °F | 2.49 in. |
| August | 66.6 °F | 92.6 °F | 2.98 in. |
| September | 59.1 °F | 85.5 °F | 1.6 in. |
| October | 46.7 °F | 74.2 °F | 1.95 in. |
| November | 34.6 °F | 62.3 °F | 0.68 in. |
| December | 26.3 °F | 51.6 °F | 0.62 in. |
| Annual | 45.7 °F | 72.9 °F | 19.3 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |