What is today's weather forecast for Sanford, ME?

Today's forecast for Sanford shows a high of 30 degrees and a low of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow, mainly before 3pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Sanford, ME?

The 7-day forecast for Sanford shows highs from 23 to 44 degrees and lows from 10 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Sanford, ME this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Sanford this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (100% chance), Thursday (80% chance), Friday (60% chance).

How accurate is the Sanford weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Sanford forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Sanford, ME Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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30°F
Feels Like 29°F

Humidity 92% Dew Point 28°F Wind NNE 2 MPH Gusts 7 Barometer 29.88 in.

Solar Rad 333 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.3 mi. WNW of central Sanford
at 10:30 AM Sun, Dec 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunDec 14

100%

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

FriDec 19

60%

SatDec 20

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 30°F to a low of 23°F mid-week, then warm to 44°F. Some precipitation possible, including both rain and snow.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 37°F and lows around 19°F.

This Date in Weather History

1924 - The temperature at Helena, MT, plunged 79 degrees in 24 hours, and 88 degrees in 34 hours. The mercury plummeted from 63 above to 25 below zero. At Fairfield MT the temperature plunged 84 degrees in just 12 hours, from 63 at Noon to 21 below zero at midnight.

Sanford, ME 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Night: Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

About Sanford, ME

Sanford is a city in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 21,982 in the 2020 census, making it the seventh largest municipality in the state. Situated on the Mousam River, Sanford includes the village of Springvale. Sanford is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area. On November 6, 2012, Sanford voters approved a new charter to re-incorporate Sanford as a city and replace the town meeting format with a city council/mayor/strong manager form of government, along with other changes. The new charter took effect on January 1, 2013. Sanford's new charter provides that the first mayor would be appointed from the ranks of Sanford's seven city councilors and serve interim for one-year period. On January 8, 2013, Maura A. Herlihy was appointed as Sanford's first mayor. In 2014, an elected-at-large mayor took office. On November 5, 2013, Thomas Cote was elected as mayor. Beginning in 2016, the mayoral position began being elected at-large every two years during legislative election cycles.

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