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New Bedford, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Dukes County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
100,731
Population
5,037/sq mi density
$56,025
Median Income
$30,475 per capita
$324,400
Home Value
$428,272 Zillow
$1,085
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
265 sunny days/yr
664
Violent Crime/100K
2,248 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,025 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$324,400 home value, $1,085/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
664 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
New Bedford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6613°N, 70.9379°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dukes County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
New Bedford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.3").