Bedford, IL
Unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois
Bedford is a small unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois. It is 4.3 miles NW of Milton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62361.
Bedford at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Pike County
- ZIP code
- 62361
- Nearest town
- Milton (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.5292, -90.5842
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 40.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,026 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bedford: May and July to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINCHESTER, IL US (USC00119331), adjusted for the elevation of Bedford.
Bedford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bedford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bedford?
Bedford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 40.4 inches (1,026 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Bedford is May and July to September. 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 Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 53.3 miles E of Bedford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bedford.
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Questions about Bedford
Where is Bedford, IL?
Bedford is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois, 4.3 miles NW of Milton.
What county is Bedford in?
Bedford is in Pike County, Illinois.
What is the ZIP code of Bedford, IL?
The ZIP code for Bedford is 62361.
What is the nearest town to Bedford?
Milton, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bedford?
Yes. The closest is Springfield › North-east: Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 53.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bedford?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Bedford?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Bedford?
About 40.4 inches (1,026 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Bedford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bedford?
May and July to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bedford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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