Bedford, Virginia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 7.6 °C (low) to 19.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1206.8 Millimeters. Bedford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.9 °C | 7.7 °C | 94.23 mm |
| February | -2 °C | 9.8 °C | 73.15 mm |
| March | 1.5 °C | 14.4 °C | 94.23 mm |
| April | 6.7 °C | 20.3 °C | 103.38 mm |
| May | 11.9 °C | 24.4 °C | 125.22 mm |
| June | 16.4 °C | 28 °C | 128.27 mm |
| July | 18.8 °C | 29.9 °C | 110.49 mm |
| August | 17.9 °C | 29 °C | 89.66 mm |
| September | 14.2 °C | 25.6 °C | 116.33 mm |
| October | 7.8 °C | 20.3 °C | 93.22 mm |
| November | 2 °C | 14.8 °C | 84.84 mm |
| December | -1.3 °C | 9.6 °C | 93.73 mm |
| Annual | 7.6 °C | 19.5 °C | 1206.75 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |