New Bedford, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for New Bedford, a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Today
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
7-day forecast for New Bedford
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 83°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 8 mph SW | 0% |
| Tonight | 63°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 7 mph W | 12% |
| Wednesday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 9 mph NW | 13% |
| Wednesday Night | 68°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph SW | 7% |
| Thursday | 85°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 13 mph SW | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 12 mph SW | 6% |
| Friday | 86°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 14 mph SW | 7% |
| Friday Night | 71°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 13 mph SW | 9% |
| Saturday | 85°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 12 mph SW | 25% |
| Saturday Night | 71°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 10 mph SW | 32% |
| Sunday | 85°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 12 mph SW | 11% |
| Sunday Night | 70°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SW | 13% |
| Monday | 85°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 14 mph SW | 7% |
| Monday Night | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 9 to 13 mph SW | 9% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for New Bedford (41.661, -70.938). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for New Bedford
Last spring frost
Apr 29
First fall frost
Oct 15
Growing season
167 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for New Bedford: nearby ZIP 02746 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, New Bedford Muni Ap, Ma (1 mi from New Bedford). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.