Bedford, AL

Unincorporated community in Lamar County, Alabama

Bedford is a small unincorporated community in Lamar County, Alabama. It is 5.9 miles SE of Vernon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38844.

Bedford at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Lamar County
ZIP code
38844
Nearest town
Vernon (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.7958, -88.2069

Weather in Bedford now

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Bedford weather by the hour

Bedford weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bedford.

This week in Bedford

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bedford

What is the weather usually like in Bedford?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°63°80°97°55°33°Jan59°37°Feb68°44°Mar76°50°Apr83°60°May89°67°Jun92°71°Jul92°70°Aug87°63°Sep77°51°Oct66°42°Nov57°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.3"Jan4.9"Feb5.6"Mar5.9"Apr5.4"May4.7"Jun5.4"Jul3.5"Aug3.4"Sep3.8"Oct4.6"Nov6.0"Dec

Best time to visit Bedford: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VERNON, AL US (USC00018517), adjusted for the elevation of Bedford.

Bedford weather month by month

January
55° 33°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
59° 37°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
68° 44°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
76° 50°F
5.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
83° 60°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 67°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 71°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
92° 70°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
87° 63°F
3.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
77° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
66° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
57° 36°F
6.0 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Bedford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM5:08 PM10 h 12 min
February6:35 AM5:38 PM11 h 2 min
March7:01 AM7:01 PM12 h 0 min
April6:20 AM7:25 PM13 h 4 min
May5:50 AM7:48 PM13 h 58 min
June5:40 AM8:06 PM14 h 26 min
July5:52 AM8:05 PM14 h 13 min
August6:13 AM7:40 PM13 h 27 min
September6:35 AM7:00 PM12 h 25 min
October6:56 AM6:20 PM11 h 23 min
November6:23 AM4:51 PM10 h 27 min
December6:49 AM4:47 PM9 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Bedford?

Bedford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 58.4 inches (1,485 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Bedford is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Bedford

The closest live webcam is Columbus: US 45 at Bluecut Rd, 22.2 miles SW of Bedford.

Columbus: US 45 at Bluecut RdColumbus · 22.2 mi SWOn Windy
Columbus: US 82 at 18th AveColumbus · 23.2 mi SWOn Windy
Columbus: US 45 at 18th AveColumbus · 23.3 mi SWOn Windy
Columbus › EastColumbus · 23.8 mi SWOn Windy
Columbus: Main St at 5th StColumbus · 24.4 mi SWOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access RdWest Point · 28.5 mi SWOn Windy
West Point: Main St/MS 50 at CommerceWest Point · 28.6 mi SWOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Main St/MS 50West Point · 29.1 mi SWOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Airport RdWest Point · 29.8 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bedford.

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Map of Bedford, AL

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Questions about Bedford

Where is Bedford, AL?

Bedford is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Alabama, 5.9 miles SE of Vernon.

What county is Bedford in?

Bedford is in Lamar County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Bedford, AL?

The ZIP code for Bedford is 38844.

What is the nearest town to Bedford?

Vernon, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bedford?

Yes. The closest is Columbus: US 45 at Bluecut Rd, 22.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bedford?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Bedford?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Bedford?

About 58.4 inches (1,485 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Bedford?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bedford?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bedford have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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