Sanford, CO has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer range between 65-85°F while winter temperatures can dip below 0°F during some nights. Snowfall is not abundant, averaging only about 16 inches per year, but windy conditions make it feel much colder than the thermometer reading might indicate. Precipitation averages just over 12 inches annually, most of which falls during May through August. Sunshine is abundant throughout the year making this a great location for outdoor activities all year round.
Sanford, Colorado gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sanford averages 73 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Sanford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sanford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73 inches of snow a year