Climate normals · 1970–2000
New Bedford Climate
New Bedford is a city in United States (MA) with a population of about 101,079. Its average annual temperature is 10.3°C (51°F), with roughly 1244 mm of rain per year.
10.3°C
Avg Temp
1244
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
New Bedford Climate
New Bedford has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F) and receives about 1244 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.3°C
Avg Temp
1244
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 111 mm |
| February | -1° / 30° | 100 mm |
| March | 4° / 38° | 115 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 109 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 93 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 93 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 85 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 108 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 98 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 99 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 118 mm |
| December | 1° / 34° | 115 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit New Bedford
The most comfortable months to visit New Bedford are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit New Bedford are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
New Bedford, United States has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C and about 1244 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in New Bedford average about 28°C (82°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.