Bradford, IA weather

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

Weather in Bradford now

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Bradford weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Bradford

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bradford

What is the weather usually like in Bradford?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°23°45°66°87°25°7°Jan30°11°Feb43°24°Mar58°35°Apr69°47°May79°58°Jun82°62°Jul80°59°Aug74°50°Sep61°38°Oct44°25°Nov31°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.2"Feb2.1"Mar3.8"Apr5.6"May6.1"Jun4.5"Jul4.4"Aug3.5"Sep2.6"Oct2.0"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Bradford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station IOWA FALLS, IA US (USC00134142), adjusted for the elevation of Bradford.

Bradford weather month by month

January
25° 7°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
February
30° 11°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
March
43° 24°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
April
58° 35°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
May
69° 47°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
79° 58°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 62°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 59°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
74° 50°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
61° 38°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
44° 25°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
December
31° 14°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bradford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:06 PM9 h 27 min
February7:07 AM5:46 PM10 h 38 min
March7:22 AM7:20 PM11 h 57 min
April6:29 AM7:56 PM13 h 26 min
May5:48 AM8:29 PM14 h 41 min
June5:32 AM8:54 PM15 h 21 min
July5:47 AM8:50 PM15 h 3 min
August6:18 AM8:16 PM13 h 57 min
September6:51 AM7:24 PM12 h 32 min
October7:25 AM6:32 PM11 h 7 min
November7:03 AM4:51 PM9 h 48 min
December7:34 AM4:41 PM9 h 7 min

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

What is the weather like in Bradford?

Bradford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).

It gets about 38.1 inches (968 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Bradford is June to September. At 1,257 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 Bradford

What is the hottest month in Bradford?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Bradford?

January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Bradford?

About 38.1 inches (968 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Bradford?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bradford?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bradford have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Bradford in November?

Highs average 44°F and lows 25°F, with about 2.0 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Bradford?

Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Bradford weather forecast come from?

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

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