New Bedford Weather in January

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

The climate in New Bedford during January can be summarized as cold and damp.

January is in the winter in New Bedford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

New Bedford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.1°C 37.5°F
Nightly temperature -5.1°C 22.9°F
Average temperature -1°C 30.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 105 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in New Bedford with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in New Bedford

New Bedford average temperature in January

January rainfall

New Bedford average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

New Bedford average rain in January

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 January 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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