Bamford, PA
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Bamford is a small unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is 0.3 miles SE of East Hempfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 17538.
Bamford at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Lancaster County
- ZIP code
- 17538
- Nearest town
- East Hempfield (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.0850, -76.3892
Weather in Bamford now
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Bamford weather by the hour
Bamford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bamford.
This week in Bamford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bamford
What is the weather usually like in Bamford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 45.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,147 mm
- 23.2 insnowfall per year · 59 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bamford: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LANDISVILLE 2 NW, PA US (USC00364778), adjusted for the elevation of Bamford.
Bamford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bamford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bamford?
Bamford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 45.2 inches (1,147 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bamford is May–June and August–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 Bamford
The closest live webcam is Bamford › South-east, 0.5 miles NE of Bamford.
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Questions about Bamford
Where is Bamford, PA?
Bamford is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 0.3 miles SE of East Hempfield.
What county is Bamford in?
Bamford is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Bamford, PA?
The ZIP code for Bamford is 17538.
What is the nearest town to Bamford?
East Hempfield, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bamford?
Yes. The closest is Bamford › South-east, 0.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bamford?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Bamford?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Bamford?
About 45.2 inches (1,147 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bamford?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bamford?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bamford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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