Sanford, NC Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
79°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 79°F | Sunny | 5 mph E | 0% |
| Tonight | 51°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph E | 1% |
| Wednesday | 81°F | Partly Sunny | 2 to 9 mph SE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 61°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph S | 11% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 8 mph S | 30% |
| Thursday Night | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 mph S | 44% |
| Friday | 76°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph SW | 79% |
| Friday Night | 52°F | Rain Showers Likely | 1 to 6 mph NW | 60% |
| Saturday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 8 mph N | 12% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 6% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 15% |
| Monday | 65°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Sunny | 5 to 12 mph NW | 15% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 7 mph W | 7% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Sanford, NC
Last spring frost
Apr 1
First fall frost
Nov 5
Growing season
219 days
Hardiness zone
8a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Carthage Wtp, Nc (12.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.