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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

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.

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 the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

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?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the New Bedford forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in New Bedford?
Jul 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 Feb, 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 Jan usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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