New Bedford, MA has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Although the temperatures can vary throughout the year, they do tend to stay in a relatively narrow range. Average summer highs are typically in the mid 70s Fahrenheit (23-25 Celsius), while winter lows can dip down into the upper teens Fahrenheit (-7-8 Celsius). The area generally receives around 48 inches of precipitation each year, mostly in the form of rain during spring and autumn. Snowfall is common in the winter months, but it often doesn’t accumulate long due to mild temperatures.
New Bedford, Massachusetts gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Bedford averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in New Bedford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Bedford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year