Bedford, IA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°29°50°70°91°32°13°Jan37°17°Feb50°28°Mar62°38°Apr72°51°May82°61°Jun86°66°Jul84°63°Aug77°54°Sep65°41°Oct50°29°Nov37°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.5"Feb2.4"Mar3.6"Apr5.3"May5.5"Jun4.6"Jul4.3"Aug3.4"Sep3.0"Oct2.1"Nov1.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEDFORD, IA US (USC00130576), adjusted for the elevation of Bedford.

Bedford weather month by month

January
32° 13°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
37° 17°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
50° 28°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
62° 38°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
72° 51°F
5.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 61°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 63°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 54°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
65° 41°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
50° 29°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
37° 19°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Bedford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:17 PM9 h 38 min
February7:10 AM5:55 PM10 h 44 min
March7:28 AM7:26 PM11 h 58 min
April6:38 AM7:59 PM13 h 21 min
May6:00 AM8:30 PM14 h 30 min
June5:45 AM8:53 PM15 h 7 min
July5:59 AM8:50 PM14 h 50 min
August6:28 AM8:18 PM13 h 50 min
September6:58 AM7:29 PM12 h 30 min
October7:28 AM6:40 PM11 h 11 min
November7:04 AM5:02 PM9 h 58 min
December7:34 AM4:54 PM9 h 19 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 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).

It gets about 38.4 inches (976 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Bedford is May–June and August–September. At 1,129 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Bedford

What is the hottest month in Bedford?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Bedford?

January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Bedford?

About 38.4 inches (976 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–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bedford have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Bedford in November?

Highs average 50°F and lows 29°F, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Bedford?

Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:02 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Bedford weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Bedford.

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