Sanford weather in July
In July, Sanford sees average daytime highs of 89°F and overnight lows near 72°F, with 4.3 in of rain across 14.7 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 89°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Sanford's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sanford's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 89°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 72°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4.3 in
- 14.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 5:17 AM – 7:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Sanford is human settlement in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America.
- Density
- 418/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 89°F through the month.
A typical July day in Sanford reaches about 89°F in the afternoon and slips back to 72°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 83°F and 96°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°F warmer than June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 |
| Avg low (°F) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 71 |
| 2 | 89 | 71 |
| 3 | 89 | 71 |
| 4 | 89 | 71 |
| 5 | 89 | 71 |
| 6 | 89 | 71 |
| 7 | 89 | 71 |
| 8 | 89 | 71 |
| 9 | 89 | 71 |
| 10 | 89 | 72 |
| 11 | 89 | 72 |
| 12 | 89 | 72 |
| 13 | 89 | 72 |
| 14 | 89 | 72 |
| 15 | 89 | 72 |
| 16 | 89 | 72 |
| 17 | 89 | 72 |
| 18 | 89 | 72 |
| 19 | 89 | 72 |
| 20 | 89 | 72 |
| 21 | 89 | 72 |
| 22 | 89 | 72 |
| 23 | 89 | 72 |
| 24 | 89 | 72 |
| 25 | 89 | 72 |
| 26 | 89 | 72 |
| 27 | 89 | 72 |
| 28 | 89 | 72 |
| 29 | 89 | 72 |
| 30 | 88 | 72 |
| 31 | 88 | 72 |
How July really feels in Sanford
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Sanford weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° / 34° | 3.6 | 9 | 1.1 | 9.9 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 55° / 36° | 3.1 | 9 | 1.1 | 10.7 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 63° / 43° | 4.0 | 10.4 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 72° / 52° | 3.4 | 8.7 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.9 |
| May | 79° / 60° | 3.4 | 10.1 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 86° / 68° | 4.2 | 12.2 | 0 | 14.3 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 89° / 72° | 4.3 | 14.7 | 0 | 14.2 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 87° / 70° | 4.5 | 12.9 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 81° / 64° | 4.8 | 10.1 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 72° / 53° | 3.1 | 7.2 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 62° / 42° | 3.2 | 7.8 | 0.1 | 10.1 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 55° / 37° | 3.5 | 8.9 | 0.5 | 9.6 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 48 | 52 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Sanford gets around 4.3 in of rain over 14.7 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 50% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 45 |
| 5 | 44 |
| 6 | 44 |
| 7 | 44 |
| 8 | 44 |
| 9 | 44 |
| 10 | 44 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 44 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 47 |
| 19 | 47 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 50 |
| 28 | 49 |
| 29 | 49 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 48 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 85% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Oppressive (%) | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 34 | 44 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 33 | 45 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 46 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 32 | 47 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 32 | 48 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 31 | 49 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 31 | 49 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 32 | 50 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 32 | 50 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 32 | 51 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 32 | 51 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 32 | 52 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 52 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 31 | 53 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 54 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 31 | 55 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 31 | 55 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 57 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 57 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 57 | 2 |
| 21 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 57 | 2 |
| 22 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 58 | 2 |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 59 | 2 |
| 24 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 59 | 2 |
| 25 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 58 | 2 |
| 26 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 58 | 2 |
| 27 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 58 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 57 | 2 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 57 | 2 |
| 30 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 55 | 2 |
| 31 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 55 | 2 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:09 AM to 5:28 AM, and sunset from 7:31 PM to 7:18 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.4 | 5:09 | 7:31 |
| 2 | 14.4 | 5:09 | 7:31 |
| 3 | 14.4 | 5:10 | 7:31 |
| 4 | 14.3 | 5:10 | 7:31 |
| 5 | 14.3 | 5:11 | 7:31 |
| 6 | 14.3 | 5:11 | 7:31 |
| 7 | 14.3 | 5:12 | 7:31 |
| 8 | 14.3 | 5:12 | 7:30 |
| 9 | 14.3 | 5:13 | 7:30 |
| 10 | 14.3 | 5:13 | 7:30 |
| 11 | 14.3 | 5:14 | 7:30 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 5:14 | 7:29 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 5:15 | 7:29 |
| 14 | 14.2 | 5:16 | 7:29 |
| 15 | 14.2 | 5:16 | 7:28 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 5:17 | 7:28 |
| 17 | 14.2 | 5:18 | 7:27 |
| 18 | 14.1 | 5:18 | 7:27 |
| 19 | 14.1 | 5:19 | 7:26 |
| 20 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:26 |
| 21 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:25 |
| 22 | 14.1 | 5:21 | 7:25 |
| 23 | 14.0 | 5:22 | 7:24 |
| 24 | 14.0 | 5:22 | 7:23 |
| 25 | 14.0 | 5:23 | 7:23 |
| 26 | 14.0 | 5:24 | 7:22 |
| 27 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:21 |
| 28 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:20 |
| 29 | 13.9 | 5:26 | 7:20 |
| 30 | 13.9 | 5:27 | 7:19 |
| 31 | 13.8 | 5:28 | 7:18 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.28 kWh/m² to a high of 6.18 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 6 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Is July a good time to visit Sanford?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Sanford.
What to pack for Sanford in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Sanford sees daytime highs around 89°F and nights near 72°F. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Sanford in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sanford peaks around July 13 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Sanford in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sanford is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Sanford?
Sanford sits at 35.5°N, 79.2°W, 358 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Fuquay-Varina, 22 mi away.
Topography around Sanford
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Sanford.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Sanford has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 253 ft around an average of 384 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 466 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,227 ft.
The land around Sanford is covered by trees (73%) within 2 miles, trees (78%) within 10 miles, and trees (77%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sanford (35.4799°, -79.1803°, elevation 358 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).