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Sanford, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10
Population
4/sq mi density
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
317
Violent Crime/100K
1,821 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9332°N, 75.6687°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Accomack County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Sanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.8").