Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bedford, VA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 46.3"
- Annual precip
- 207d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bedford
Bedford, Virginia averages 57°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 46.3"
- annual precipitation
- 207 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
46.3"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bedford) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bedford area.
How Bedford compares to every U.S. city
Bedford's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bedford
MethodologyZooming out from Bedford's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9" | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
February 3.0"
March 3.5"
April 3.9"
May 4.6"
June 4.7"
July 4.3"
August 3.8"
September 4.4"
October 3.6"
November 3.3"
December 3.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
207 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,062
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,162
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bedford's climate means for you
Bedford runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 207 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,062 heating and 1,162 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Bedford, VA
Bedford, Virginia runs an annual average of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 47°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00440551, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Bedford averages 46.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 207 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near October 31. Turning to energy use, 4,062 heating degree days and 1,162 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bedford scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bedford, VA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bedford, Virginia is 57°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Bedford get? ▼
Bedford receives 46.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bedford? ▼
Bedford has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bedford? ▼
Bedford has approximately 207 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bedford? ▼
Bedford has 4,062 heating degree days and 1,162 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Bedford climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00440551 near Bedford.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00440551. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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