New Bedford, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Bureau County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
48
Population
300/sq mi density
$73,800
Home Value
$142,747 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
New Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5115°N, 89.7182°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bureau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
New Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.5").