New Bedford, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind around 20 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 20 mph S | 9% |
| Tonight | 60°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 17 to 22 mph SW | 67% |
| Friday | 64°F | Rain | 17 mph S | 91% |
| Friday Night | 58°F | Rain | 8 to 15 mph SW | 92% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Rain Showers | 9 to 13 mph N | 78% |
| Saturday Night | 51°F | Rain Showers Likely | 14 to 25 mph NW | 55% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 21 to 25 mph NW | 35% |
| Sunday Night | 49°F | Mostly Clear | 20 to 24 mph W | 3% |
| Monday | 57°F | Sunny | 23 to 26 mph W | 7% |
| Monday Night | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 17 to 23 mph W | 2% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Sunny | 18 to 28 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 18 to 23 mph W | 0% |
| Veterans Day | 57°F | Sunny | 18 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 12 to 16 mph NW | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for New Bedford, MA
Last spring frost
Apr 11
First fall frost
Nov 5
Growing season
208 days
Hardiness zone
7b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, New Bedford Coop, Ma (11.7 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 5, 2026.