Sanford, Maine Weather
Sanford, Maine — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Sanford, York County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Sanford.
About Sanford, Maine
Sanford, Maine, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of glacial action and the steady flow of its waterways. It lies 13.7 miles north-east of Rochester, NH (from Rochester, NH: bearing 47°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of North Berwick. The terrain here is a gentle undulation, a series of low hills and shallow valleys that cradle the town and its surrounding woodlands. The air, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the mist rising from the Mousam River. Pockets of open fields, once tilled by generations, now offer a patchwork of wild grasses and tenacious wildflowers, their colors softened by the diffused light. The character of Sanford is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world still holds a significant presence, its rhythms dictating the pace of life. The history of Sanford is deeply entwined with the power of water and the ingenuity of its people. Originally a part of Sanford, Massachusetts, it was incorporated into Maine in 1739, its early growth fueled by the textile mills that harnessed the energy of the Mousam River. For over a century, these mills were the lifeblood of Sanford’s economy, drawing in immigrants who brought their own traditions and skills, shaping a diverse cultural fabric that still echoes today. Though the industrial era has largely passed, the sturdy brick buildings of the former factories stand as silent witnesses to that industrious past, some repurposed for new ventures. The waterway itself, now a source of recreation and natural beauty, continues to be a defining feature, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation and the gentle passing of a summer evening.
Live animated radar for Sanford and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Sanford, York County, Maine |
| Coordinates | 43.439249°N, 70.774225°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 04073 |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sanford, Maine Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sanford, Maine, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Sanford includes coordinates 43.439249°N, 70.774225°W, situated in York County. ZIP code 04073. Telephone area code: 207. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
