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Sanford, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Seminole County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
62,292
Population
2,590/sq mi density
$62,877
Median Income
$32,828 per capita
$272,900
Home Value
$339,792 Zillow
$1,496
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
817
Violent Crime/100K
3,496 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,877 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$272,900 home value, $1,496/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
817 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanford has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 26.5 sq mi (68.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7894°N, 81.2756°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Seminole County County |
| Nearest Airport | Orlando Sanford International (SFB) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0412 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Sanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (1.9").