Bradford, Pennsylvania has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1.8 °C (low) to 13.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1159 Millimeters. Bradford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.9 °C | -0.2 °C | 81.28 mm |
| February | -9.7 °C | 1.2 °C | 66.04 mm |
| March | -5.9 °C | 6.1 °C | 78.23 mm |
| April | 0 °C | 13.6 °C | 98.3 mm |
| May | 5.9 °C | 20.4 °C | 104.39 mm |
| June | 10.8 °C | 24.7 °C | 112.52 mm |
| July | 13.2 °C | 26.7 °C | 121.67 mm |
| August | 12.7 °C | 25.8 °C | 110.24 mm |
| September | 9 °C | 22.2 °C | 101.6 mm |
| October | 3.1 °C | 15.4 °C | 103.89 mm |
| November | -1.7 °C | 8.3 °C | 89.41 mm |
| December | -5.9 °C | 2.4 °C | 91.44 mm |
| Annual | 1.8 °C | 13.9 °C | 1159.01 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |