New Bedford, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
68°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 14 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 68°F | Sunny | 14 mph SW | 3% |
| Tonight | 59°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 mph SW | 3% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Mostly Cloudy | 9 to 14 mph SW | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Chance Light Rain | 13 mph SW | 76% |
| Friday | 66°F | Rain | 10 mph S | 91% |
| Friday Night | 57°F | Rain | 3 to 8 mph S | 95% |
| Saturday | 64°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 to 10 mph W | 71% |
| Saturday Night | 48°F | Chance Light Rain | 9 to 15 mph W | 26% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 15 mph W | 25% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 13 mph W | 6% |
| Monday | 57°F | Sunny | 13 to 16 mph W | 13% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 9 to 13 mph W | 10% |
| Tuesday | 59°F | Sunny | 10 to 17 mph W | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 8 to 13 mph W | 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
7a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, New Bedford Coop, Ma (3.2 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.