New Bedford Weather in December

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

The climate in New Bedford during December can be summarized as cool and damp.

December is in the winter in New Bedford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

New Bedford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.6°C 42°F
Nightly temperature -2.4°C 27.8°F
Average temperature 1.6°C 34.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 119 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in New Bedford with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in New Bedford

New Bedford average temperature in December

December rainfall

New Bedford average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

New Bedford average rain in December

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 December 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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