New Bedford, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 83°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 8 mph SW | 0% |
| Tonight | 62°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 7 mph W | 11% |
| Wednesday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 8 mph W | 12% |
| Wednesday Night | 67°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph SW | 7% |
| Thursday | 85°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 12 mph SW | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph SW | 6% |
| Friday | 87°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 13 mph SW | 8% |
| Friday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 12 mph SW | 10% |
| Saturday | 87°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 9 mph SW | 27% |
| Saturday Night | 71°F | Chance Rain Showers | 1 to 8 mph SW | 36% |
| Sunday | 87°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 10 mph SW | 12% |
| Sunday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 9 mph SW | 14% |
| Monday | 87°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 13 mph SW | 7% |
| Monday Night | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 10 mph SW | 9% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for New Bedford, MA
Last spring frost
Apr 29
First fall frost
Oct 15
Growing season
167 days
Hardiness zone
7a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, New Bedford Muni Ap, Ma (1.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.