New Bedford, MA weather in June
Expect mild weather with frequent rain in New Bedford in June, with highs near 76°F and lows near 55°F. Rain falls on about 12 days.
- Normal high
- 76°F
- Normal low
- 55°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.6 in total
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 59°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:11 am / 8:11 pm | 5:12 am / 8:22 pm |
| Daylight | 15.0 h | 15.2 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 June day
- 6 am61°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 am69°Fdew point 57°F
- Noon73°Fdew point 57°F
- 3 pm73°Fdew point 57°F
- 6 pm69°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 pm63°Fdew point 57°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Plymouth Muni Airport (22 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 22% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 56%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)19 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain (temperature and rain only)9 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 3.6 in; a dry June brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202020: average high 79°F
- Coolest June2009: average high 71°F
- Wettest June2006: 10.8 in
- Driest June1999: 0.3 in
- Highest reading95°F (June 21, 2012)
- Lowest reading35°F (June 1, 2009)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 76°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 55°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 19 | 12 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 15.1 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +9°F from May and +7°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Warmer: Paterson, NJ175 mi · high 82°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Nantucket, MA50 mi · high 69°F · 12 wet days
How New Bedford ranks in June
- Normal high299th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days308th driest of 378
What to pack for New Bedford in June
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.1 hours of daylight and highs near 76°F
Heating and cooling
June has 67 heating degree days and 87 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is New Bedford in June?
The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 55°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 95°F (most recently on June 21, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in New Bedford in June?
About 12 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (10.8 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.3 in).
Is June a good time to visit New Bedford?
June ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for New Bedford (79 out of 100). It has about 19 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 1 day 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).