October weather in Sanford, NC
The average temperature in Sanford in October is 61.1°F (48.7°F–73.5°F). Average precipitation: 3.38 inches.
October is a fall month in Sanford, and is warmer than the annual average of 60.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 5m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
73.5°F
Avg Low
48.7°F
Precipitation
3.38 in
Daylight
11h 5m
October records in Sanford
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 91.9°F (1986) | 33.1°F (1993) | 2.66 in (2022) |
| October 2 | 93.9°F (2019) | 34.0°F (1987) | 2.40 in (2015) |
| October 3 | 97.0°F (2019) | 28.0°F (1974) | 2.50 in (2015) |
| October 4 | 97.0°F (2019) | 26.1°F (1974) | 3.32 in (1992) |
| October 5 | 96.1°F (2019) | 28.9°F (1974) | 1.48 in (1995) |
| October 6 | 89.1°F (1981) | 34.0°F (1974) | 1.20 in (1995) |
| October 7 | 89.1°F (1990) | 32.0°F (1991) | 1.50 in (2005) |
| October 8 | 90.0°F (1990) | 28.9°F (1991) | 7.65 in (2016) |
| October 9 | 91.9°F (2007) | 25.0°F (1987) | 2.85 in (1975) |
| October 10 | 90.0°F (2007) | 28.0°F (1989) | 1.05 in (2015) |
| October 11 | 89.1°F (2017) | 30.9°F (2000) | 2.63 in (1990) |
| October 12 | 88.0°F (2017) | 32.0°F (1976) | 1.17 in (2020) |
| October 13 | 84.0°F (1983) | 27.0°F (1988) | 1.08 in (1977) |
| October 14 | 87.1°F (1975) | 19.9°F (2002) | 3.50 in (1994) |
| October 15 | 89.1°F (1985) | 19.9°F (2002) | 1.13 in (2001) |
| October 16 | 87.1°F (1985) | 24.1°F (1987) | 0.83 in (2020) |
| October 17 | 86.0°F (2011) | 30.0°F (1982) | 1.65 in (1999) |
| October 18 | 84.0°F (2011) | 27.0°F (1977) | 1.80 in (1989) |
| October 19 | 86.0°F (2016) | 25.0°F (1986) | 1.55 in (1989) |
| October 20 | 87.1°F (1984) | 23.0°F (1981) | 2.22 in (1976) |
| October 21 | 84.9°F (1993) | 24.1°F (1974) | 1.10 in (2002) |
| October 22 | 82.0°F (1975) | 21.9°F (1974) | 0.58 in (1985) |
| October 23 | 84.0°F (2001) | 19.0°F (1987) | 2.47 in (1990) |
| October 24 | 84.9°F (2001) | 25.0°F (1987) | 2.00 in (2017) |
| October 25 | 82.9°F (2001) | 26.1°F (1978) | 1.75 in (1982) |
| October 26 | 82.0°F (1991) | 27.0°F (2013) | 1.93 in (1977) |
| October 27 | 86.0°F (2010) | 26.1°F (1990) | 2.00 in (1987) |
| October 28 | 86.0°F (2010) | 26.1°F (2001) | 1.37 in (2025) |
| October 29 | 82.0°F (1974) | 21.0°F (1976) | 1.16 in (2003) |
| October 30 | 84.9°F (1996) | 25.0°F (1991) | 2.27 in (1993) |
| October 31 | 84.0°F (2004) | 27.0°F (1975) | 1.06 in (1992) |