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Weather & Climate in Bedford, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,710/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.1346°N, 0.4663°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 22, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom | M4.8 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2001 | 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom | M4.2 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom | M4.0 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.8 | 68 km | 3 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom | M3.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1990 | 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom | M3.5 | 68 km | 2 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom | M3.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1995 | England, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1999 | 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 5 km SSW of Cheadle, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom | M3.1 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1994 | 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom | M3.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").