Weather forecast for today
Sanford, NC

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

Partly Cloudy
6:22 am

8:05 pm
EDT
Partly Cloudy
86°F / 63°F
  • Wind: 10mph SW
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 8
On Friday, May 2, occasional cloudiness will be present, but there will still be plenty of sun.
The temperature is predicted to vary between a tropical 86°F and a breezy 62.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is assessed at a humid 89.6°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions.
An unusual hotter pattern is expected, as the day’s high matches June's typical max of 86.5°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:05 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 43min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
2:29 am EDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 68°F
  • Feels like: 68°F
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Dewpoint: 57°F
  • Pressure: 30.01"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
At the moment, in Sanford, the sky is partially covered with clouds, offering glimpses of blue.
The temperature is a delightful 68°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 86°F forecasted for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
Currently (2:29 am EDT) it is 68°F in Sanford.
What is the weather forecast for Sanford for today?
On Friday, in Sanford, moments of sunshine will break through the patchy clouds.
What will be the highest temperature in Sanford today?
Today, the maximum temperature in Sanford will be 86°F, while the minimum temperature will be 62.6°F. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is computed to be 89.6°F.
The maximum temperature will be a few degrees higher than the average highest temperature of 79.3°F in May. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 59.9°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Friday, in Sanford, sunrise will be at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:05 pm (EDT).
How many hours of daylight will Sanford have today?
In Sanford, the length of the day today will be 13h and 43min.

Hourly weather forecast

4 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunrise: 6:22 am
8 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 9mph SW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:05 pm
10 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 9mi
Today, in Sanford, a combination of primarily cloud-filled and occasionally dry and sunny and lightning-active weather is expected.
Rain is forecasted at 3 pm and 10 pm. With light precipitation of 0.12", most rainfall is expected at 10 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 64.4°F and the highest temperature of 84.2°F. The hottest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The forecasted high is more close to June's typical maximum of 86.5°F than the usual for May. The expected low will be close to the average minimum in May, which is 59.9°F.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 06:29:34 UTC
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Sanford, North Carolina, USA

  • en: Sanford, North Carolina, USA
  • es: Sanford, Carolina del Norte, EE.UU.
  • hr: Sanford, Severna Karolina, SAD
  • sr: Sanford, Severna Karolina, SAD
  • zh: 桑福德, 北卡罗来纳, 美国
  • Latitude: 35.479876°
  • Longitude: -79.180299°
  • Elevation: 358 ft
  • Current time: 2:29am EDT
  • Sunrise: 6:22 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:05 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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