New Bedford Weather in August

What's the weather like in New Bedford (Massachusetts) in August 2024?

The climate in New Bedford during August can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

August is in the summer in New Bedford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

New Bedford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.7°C 80.1°F
Nightly temperature 18.1°C 64.6°F
Average temperature 22.4°C 72.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 107 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 20.3°C 68.6°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in New Bedford with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in New Bedford

New Bedford average temperature in August

August rainfall

New Bedford average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

New Bedford average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in New Bedford in August 2024.

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New Bedford weather stats

New Bedford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.9°C 80.4°F
Driest month: July 76mm 3ins
Sunniest month: October 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 2.9°C 37.2°F
Wettest month: December 119mm 4.7ins
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