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Ocala, FL vs Sanford, FL

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Highlights

On average, there are 238 sunny days per year in Sanford. Ocala averages 233 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sanford, Florida gets 53.4 inches of rain, on average, per year. Ocala, Florida gets 51.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Sanford averages 0 inches of snow per year. Ocala averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Sanford, Florida
Summer High: the July high is around 92.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 48.2
Rain: averages 53.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Ocala, Florida
Summer High: the July high is around 92.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.4
Rain: averages 51.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Sanford

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sanford is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Florida.

6.8 / 10

November, April and March are the most pleasant months in Sanford, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Ocala

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ocala is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Florida.

7 / 10

November, April and March are the most pleasant months in Ocala, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Ocala, FL	Sanford, FL
January	70° / 43°	70° / 48°
February	73° / 46°	73° / 51°
March	78° / 51°	77° / 55°
April	83° / 55°	82° / 60°
May	89° / 63°	88° / 66°
June	92° / 70°	91° / 72°
July	93° / 72°	92° / 74°
August	92° / 72°	92° / 74°
September	90° / 69°	89° / 73°
October	85° / 61°	84° / 66°
November	78° / 53°	78° / 58°
December	71° / 46°	72° / 51°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Ocala / Sanford

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	6 / 2	8 / 8	0 / 0
February	0 / 0	2 / 1	7 / 7	0 / 0
March	0 / 0	1 / 0	8 / 8	0 / 0
April	3 / 2	0 / 0	5 / 6	0 / 0
May	14 / 11	0 / 0	6 / 8	0 / 0
June	20 / 18	0 / 0	14 / 16	0 / 0
July	25 / 24	0 / 0	16 / 16	0 / 0
August	23 / 23	0 / 0	17 / 16	0 / 0
September	17 / 14	0 / 0	12 / 13	0 / 0
October	4 / 4	0 / 0	7 / 9	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	0 / 0	6 / 7	0 / 0
December	0 / 0	3 / 1	7 / 7	0 / 0

July is the hottest month for Ocala with an average high temperature of 92.6°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Florida. In Ocala, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ocala are March, November and February.

July is the hottest month for Sanford with an average high temperature of 92.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Florida. In Sanford, there are 7 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sanford are November, March and April.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ocala with an average of 43.4°. This is colder than most places in Florida.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sanford with an average of 48.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Ocala, there are 107.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Sanford, there are 95.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Ocala, there are 12.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Florida.

In Sanford, there are 3.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Ocala, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Sanford, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

June is the wettest month in Ocala with 7.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is November with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.9 inches in Ocala means that it is drier than most places in Florida.

August is the wettest month in Sanford with 7.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 2.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 43% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.4 inches in Sanford means that it is about average compared to other places in Florida.

August is the rainiest month in Ocala with 16.5 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 5.2 rainy days. There are 112.0 rainy days annually in Ocala, which is about average compared to other places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 41% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Sanford with 16.3 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 6.1 rainy days. There are 119.9 rainy days annually in Sanford, which is rainier than most places in Florida. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Ocala, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Sanford, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Ocala.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Sanford.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Ocala, FL vs Sanford, FL

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Ocala / Sanford

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ocala with an average of 43.4°. This is colder than most places in Florida.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sanford with an average of 48.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Ocala, there are 107.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Sanford, there are 95.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Ocala, there are 12.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Florida.

In Sanford, there are 3.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Ocala, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Sanford, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Ocala.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Sanford.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Ocala, FL vs Sanford, FL

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BestPlaces Comfort Index

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Ocala / Sanford

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ocala with an average of 43.4°. This is colder than most places in Florida.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sanford with an average of 48.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Ocala, there are 107.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.In Sanford, there are 95.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Ocala, there are 12.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Florida.In Sanford, there are 3.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Ocala, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Sanford, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Ocala.Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Sanford.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ocala with an average of 43.4°. This is colder than most places in Florida.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sanford with an average of 48.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Florida.

In Ocala, there are 107.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Sanford, there are 95.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Florida.

In Ocala, there are 12.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Florida.

In Sanford, there are 3.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Ocala, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Sanford, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Florida.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Ocala.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Sanford.