 However, such extremes would likely be superseded if longer term records were available – Historically, the nearest weather station to Bedford was Cardington about 2.4 miles south south east of the town centre with an elevation of 30 metres.This location recorded a minimum of −18.3 °C(-1F) during January 1963.Rainfall averages around 585mm (23.03 in) a year, with an excess of 1mm (.04in) falling on 109 days.