Average weather for New Bedford in October
It's cool to moderate in October in New Bedford with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 12°C.
Start of October
The month of October starts in New Bedford with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 11°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in New Bedford is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Water temperature
The water temperature at New Bedford is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
In October, there is an average of 228 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
New Bedford in October |
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18°C | 21°C | |
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23°C | 26°C | |
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15°C | -5°C | |
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228 mm | 119 mm | |
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10 days | 13 days | |
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0,1 cm | 0 cm | |
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1 day | 0 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit New Bedford?
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in New Bedford. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2023, New Bedford reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in New Bedford
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in October for New Bedford, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in New Bedford
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for New Bedford, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in New Bedford.
Daily Snowfall in October in New Bedford
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in New Bedford, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
Daily UV index in October in New Bedford
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.
Temperature in October in New Bedford over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in New Bedford, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in October in New Bedford over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in New Bedford, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in New Bedford per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in New Bedford, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in October for New Bedford
Click on any day in October 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.































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Average weather in New Bedford by month
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