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Charlotte, NC vs Sanford, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Sanford. Charlotte averages 218 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sanford, North Carolina gets 46.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Charlotte, North Carolina gets 43.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Sanford averages 2.6 inches of snow per year. Charlotte averages 2.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Sanford, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.1
Rain: averages 46.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2.6 inches of snow a year

Charlotte, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 43.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2.3 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Sanford

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sanford is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Sanford, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Charlotte

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Charlotte is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Charlotte, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Charlotte, NC

8 PM PST

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

67°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms62° / 80°SSW 3 mph
Wednesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms64° / 86°SSW 2 to 6 mph
Thursday NightPartly Cloudy69° / 90°SW 3 to 8 mph
Friday NightMostly Cloudy72° / 90°SW 8 mph
Saturday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy67° / 87°WSW 3 to 12 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy65° / 87°W 2 to 6 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy65° / 85°NNW 5 mph
Today's Weather - Sanford, NC

8 PM PST

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

67°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightPartly Cloudy then Patchy Fog62° / 80°S 1 mph
Wednesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms61° / 88°SW 2 to 6 mph
Thursday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy66° / 91°SW 2 to 6 mph
Friday NightMostly Cloudy70° / 92°SW 6 mph
Saturday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms65° / 86°W 3 to 9 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms63° / 86°W 2 to 6 mph
Monday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy63° / 87°NW 5 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthCharlotte, NCSanford, NC
January51° / 30°51° / 29°
February55° / 33°55° / 31°
March63° / 40°64° / 37°
April72° / 47°73° / 45°
May79° / 56°80° / 55°
June87° / 65°87° / 64°
July90° / 69°90° / 68°
August88° / 68°88° / 67°
September82° / 61°82° / 60°
October72° / 49°72° / 48°
November63° / 40°63° / 38°
December53° / 32°54° / 31°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Charlotte / Sanford
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 018 / 209 / 101 / 1
February0 / 014 / 169 / 90 / 0
March0 / 07 / 109 / 90 / 0
April0 / 11 / 39 / 80 / 0
May2 / 20 / 09 / 90 / 0
June9 / 100 / 010 / 90 / 0
July16 / 150 / 010 / 110 / 0
August11 / 100 / 09 / 100 / 0
September4 / 30 / 07 / 70 / 0
October0 / 01 / 27 / 70 / 0
November0 / 07 / 98 / 80 / 0
December0 / 017 / 199 / 90 / 0
July is the hottest month for Charlotte with an average high temperature of 89.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Charlotte, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Charlotte are May, September and April.

July is the hottest month for Sanford with an average high temperature of 89.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Sanford, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sanford are May, September and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Charlotte with an average of 30.0°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sanford with an average of 29.1°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Charlotte, there are 41.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

In Sanford, there are 40.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

In Charlotte, there are 63.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Carolina.

In Sanford, there are 78.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.

In Charlotte, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.

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 North Carolina.

August is the wettest month in Charlotte with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 24% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.1 inches in Charlotte means that it is one of the driest places in North Carolina.


July is the wettest month in Sanford with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.6 inches in Sanford means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

July is the rainiest month in Charlotte with 10.2 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 6.8 rainy days. There are 104.9 rainy days annually in Charlotte, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Sanford with 11.2 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.1 rainy days. There are 106.9 rainy days annually in Sanford, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 2.3 inches in Charlotte means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

An annual snowfall of 2.6 inches in Sanford means that it is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.
January is the snowiest month in Charlotte with 1.1 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Sanford with 1.8 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

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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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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