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Weather & Climate in Bedford, QC
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bedford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1168°N, 72.9824°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.5 | 149 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada | M4.4 | 119 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 1997 | 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1999 | 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada | M4.2 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada | M3.9 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada | M3.8 | 41 km | 17 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada | M3.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada | M3.8 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 1995 | 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire | M3.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | M3.7 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 71 km | 13 km |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 1995 | 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada | M3.7 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada | M3.5 | 109 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | FLAT ROCK FIRE | 658 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in |
Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.2").