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Partly cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 73° in New Bedford today. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 69°, with a 88% chance of rain.

73°60°
69°58°
76°55°
80°58°
75°62°
79°67°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±4°Thursdaysplit ±8°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
73°
Partly cloudy
Today 73°·Low 61°·Rain 10%
AmericanNOAA GFS
73°
Cloudy
Today 73°·Low 60°·Rain 10%
EuropeanECMWF
73°
Light drizzle
Today 73°·Low 61°·Rain 96%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around New Bedford and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Partly cloudy
73° 60°
models agree
Tomorrow
Drizzle
69° 58°
models agree
Mon
Mostly clear
76° 55°
models agree
Tue
Partly cloudy
80° 58°
models agree
Wed
Partly cloudy
75° 62°
±4°
Thu
Light drizzle
79° 67°
±8°
Fri
Partly cloudy
77° 62°
±12°
Sat
Cloudy
76° 59°
±9°
Sun
Cloudy
77° 62°
±7°
Mon
Partly cloudy
81° 66°
±14°
Tue
Light rain
75° 64°
±13°
Wed
Light drizzle
75° 61°
±10°
Thu
Cloudy
71° 57°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
69° 56°
±7°

New Bedford, MA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 80°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 29°F), with roughly 52 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for New Bedford right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

New Bedford climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
42°
31°
Feb
42°
29°
Mar
47°
35°
Apr
56°
43°
May
64°
50°
Jun
72°
60°
Jul
80°
69°
Aug
77°
65°
Sep
72°
61°
Oct
64°
52°
Nov
53°
40°
Dec
44°
34°

Which forecast is most accurate in New Bedford?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
72
/100rank #1
75±2.5°F95±1.5 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
68
/100rank #2
77±2.3°F91±2.7 mph4268% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°73° to 73°±86%10% to 96% chance
Tomorrowmodels agree69° to 69°±59%29% to 88% chance
Mon±1°76° to 77°±6%1% to 7% chance
Tue±3°79° to 82°±23%1% to 24% chance
Wed±4°73° to 78°±2%12% to 14% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in New Bedford

today, local time
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
19:10
Daylight
12h 56m

Common questions

What's the weather in New Bedford today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for New Bedford today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in New Bedford today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for New Bedford and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for New Bedford?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for New Bedford (CheckWeather Score 72/100), ahead of the European at 68. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in New Bedford?
July is typically the warmest month in New Bedford, with average highs around 80°F.
How cold does New Bedford get?
The coldest month in New Bedford is February, when overnight lows average about 29°F.
How much rain does New Bedford get?
New Bedford sees roughly 52 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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