New Bedford, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Tonight
42°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind 1 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph E | 1% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers | 2 to 8 mph SE | 98% |
| Sunday Night | 57°F | Rain Showers | 3 to 8 mph E | 96% |
| Monday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 13 mph N | 36% |
| Monday Night | 49°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph NE | 2% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Partly Sunny | 8 to 13 mph NE | 5% |
| Tuesday Night | 49°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 12 mph NE | 3% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Partly Sunny | 12 to 17 mph NE | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 49°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 12 to 15 mph NE | 18% |
| Thursday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NE | 31% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Chance Rain Showers | 17 mph NE | 40% |
| Friday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 20 mph NE | 46% |
| Friday Night | 49°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 18 mph N | 46% |
| Saturday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 18 mph N | 41% |
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 Sep 20, 2026.