New Bedford, Massachusetts Weather
New Bedford, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for New Bedford, Bristol County.
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About New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Massachusetts, boasts a rich maritime heritage shaped by its coastal geography and the enduring Atlantic winds. It lies 2.7 miles east of Dartmouth, MA (from Dartmouth, MA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 1.6 miles west of Fairhaven. The city's terrain, gently rolling towards the sea, has long been defined by its deep harbor, a natural advantage that fueled its rise as a whaling capital and later, a center for textiles and fishing. This history is etched into the very character of New Bedford, where the salty air and the cry of gulls are constant reminders of its connection to the ocean. The economy, once dominated by the perilous pursuit of whale oil, has adapted, now finding strength in a diverse mix of manufacturing, services, and a resurgent fishing industry that continues to bring the bounty of the sea ashore. The cultural pulse of New Bedford beats with a distinct rhythm, a blend of its working-class roots and artistic aspirations. The city is home to a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and studios reflecting a creative spirit that has long found inspiration in the unique light that bathes its historic waterfront, particularly as dusk settles over the harbor. Among its notable landmarks, the New Bedford Whaling Museum stands as a sentinel to its past, while the waterfront itself offers a living tableau of maritime life. Though not a large university town, nearby institutions contribute to its intellectual landscape. While no major professional sports teams call New Bedford home, a palpable local pride exists in community sports. The city has also been the birthplace and home to notable figures, from literary giants to those who have shaped the nation's maritime history, their legacies adding layers to the enduring story of New Bedford.
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| Location | New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.636215°N, 70.934205°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02740, 02741, 02742, 02744, 02745 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This New Bedford, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for New Bedford, Massachusetts, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for New Bedford includes coordinates 41.636215°N, 70.934205°W, situated in Bristol County. ZIP code 02740, 02741, 02742, 02744, 02745. Telephone area code: 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
