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The weather in March in New Bedford

It's cold in March in New Bedford with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -7°C and 3°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in New Bedford. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for New Bedford, Massachusetts. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 20°C in 2022, New Bedford reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 12°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at New Bedford is 4°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 112 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 6,9 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for New Bedford

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Bedford. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  New Bedford New York
Average temperature 8°C 11°C
Max. temperature 12°C 14°C
Min. temperature -7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 112 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 13 days 10 days
Total snowfall 6,9 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 3 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in New Bedford with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around -2°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 8°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in New Bedford is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in New Bedford

Temperature in March in New Bedford over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in New Bedford

Total precipitation in March in New Bedford over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in New Bedford

Snowfall in March in New Bedford per year

Daily UV index in March in New Bedford

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in New Bedford, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in New Bedford by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Bedford. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.