New Bedford, MA weather in July
July in New Bedford: warm, with frequent rain. Highs 83°F, lows 62°F, about 11 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in New Bedford. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 83°F
- Normal low
- 62°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.0 in total
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 62°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:13 am / 8:21 pm | 5:37 am / 8:02 pm |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 63°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 62°F
- 3 pm79°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm75°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 pm69°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Plymouth Muni Airport (22 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 24% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 49%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)12 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more4 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 3.0 in; a dry July brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202010: average high 87°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 77°F
- Wettest July2014: 9.8 in
- Driest July2002: 0.5 in
- Highest reading102°F (July 22, 2011)
- Lowest reading45°F (July 3, 2007)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 76°F | 83°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 62°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 12 | 14 |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.8 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +7°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Philadelphia, PA250 mi · high 88°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Nantucket, MA50 mi · high 75°F · 12 wet days
How New Bedford ranks in July
- Normal high292nd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days259th driest of 378
What to pack for New Bedford in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- A swimsuit – about 18 beach days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.8 hours of daylight and highs near 83°F
Heating and cooling
July has 6 heating degree days and 225 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is New Bedford in July?
The normal high is 83°F and the normal low is 62°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 102°F (July 22, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in New Bedford in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (9.8 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.5 in).
Is July a good time to visit New Bedford?
July ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for New Bedford (68 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 4 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: New Bedford Muni Airport (USW00094726), 3.0 mi NNW of the city center, 80 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: E Wareham (USC00192451), 16 mi ENE of the city center, 30 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 22 mi NNE of the city center, 149 ft (50 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 50 mi N of the city center, 12 ft (87 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).