Sanford, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10 °C (low) to 19.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1169.9 Millimeters. 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 Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.9 °C | 8.4 °C | 84.58 mm |
| February | -0.3 °C | 9.4 °C | 76.45 mm |
| March | 3.2 °C | 12.9 °C | 104.65 mm |
| April | 8.3 °C | 18.9 °C | 85.34 mm |
| May | 13.5 °C | 23.6 °C | 90.93 mm |
| June | 18.7 °C | 28.2 °C | 99.57 mm |
| July | 21.5 °C | 30.6 °C | 112.01 mm |
| August | 20.4 °C | 29.5 °C | 119.38 mm |
| September | 17.3 °C | 26.7 °C | 117.35 mm |
| October | 11.1 °C | 21.1 °C | 104.65 mm |
| November | 5.3 °C | 15.2 °C | 78.23 mm |
| December | 1.6 °C | 10.7 °C | 96.77 mm |
| Annual | 10 °C | 19.6 °C | 1169.91 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |