2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Wilmington, DE vs New Bedford, MA

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Highlights
- New Bedford has 13.2% more rainy days than Wilmington.
- New Bedford has 3.0% more Sunny Days than Wilmington.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, New Bedford scores 4.1% worse than Wilmington
 Wilmington, DENew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock127106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock982443
Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews

I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime.  More

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Over 10 years ago

can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave,  More

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When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year  More

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Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 14 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 16 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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