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The climate in Bedford Borough, PA is generally mild with 4 distinct seasons. Summers are usually warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from highs of around 90 degrees Fahrenheit to lows of around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, with temperatures ranging from highs of around 35 degrees Fahrenheit to lows of 0 or lower. Spring and fall consist of mild temperatures with occasional rain showers. Despite the change in weather patterns, the area typically sees more than 200 days of sunshine throughout the year.

Bedford, Pennsylvania gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bedford averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Bedford. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bedford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 132 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Bedford borough is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Pennsylvania.

9 Summer - 4.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Bedford borough, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBedford, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  38.4 in.38.1 in.
  33.3 in.27.8 in.
  132.1 days106.2 days
  185 days205 days
  82.8°85.8°
  18.6°21.7°
  77
  3.64.3
  1106 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Bedford borough with an average high temperature of 82.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania. In Bedford borough, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Bedford borough are June, August and September.
In Bedford borough, there are 8.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bedford borough with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
In Bedford borough, there are 138.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Pennsylvania.
In Bedford borough, there are 2.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania.
Humidity in Bedford borough is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
May is the wettest month in Bedford borough with 4.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.4 inches in Bedford borough means that it is one of the driest places in Pennsylvania.
May is the rainiest month in Bedford borough with 13.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.4 rainy days. There are 132.1 rainy days annually in Bedford borough, which is about average compared to other places in Pennsylvania. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 33.3 inches in Bedford borough means that it is snowier than most places in Pennsylvania. January is the snowiest month in Bedford borough with 9.4 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 15 years ago

Having recently moved here for a job i have found deadford to not have that much going on, and if you have a dog no one is going to rent to you. There really is nothing  More

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