Sea Temperature in New Bedford in January

Complete information on the sea temperature range in the Atlantic Ocean in New Bedford in January. Historical daily data. Climate details for January. Tips on swimming conditions and beach relaxation in New Bedford. We find every spot where you can swim and tell you what the water temperature is there today and throughout the year.

Water Temperature Range in New Bedford in January

37°F

MINIMUN

41°F

AVERAGE

45°F

MAXIMUM

Historical Data of Water Temperature in January in New Bedford

Water Temperature Chart for Atlantic Ocean in New Bedford in January

Sea Temperature Table in New Bedford in January Over the Past Years

Day	2024	2023	2022	Average
Jan 1	43°C	39°C	39°C	41°C
Jan 2	43°C	39°C	43°C	42°C
Jan 3	43°C	39°C	41°C	42°C
Jan 4	43°C	39°C	43°C	42°C
Jan 5	45°C	39°C	39°C	41°C
Jan 6	45°C	37°C	39°C	41°C
Jan 7	43°C	37°C	39°C	40°C
Jan 8	43°C	37°C	41°C	41°C
Jan 9	43°C	37°C	37°C	39°C
Jan 10	43°C	37°C	45°C	41°C
Jan 11	43°C	37°C	41°C	40°C
Jan 12	43°C	37°C	43°C	41°C
Jan 13	43°C	37°C	41°C	40°C
Jan 14	43°C	37°C	41°C	40°C
Jan 15	43°C	37°C	37°C	39°C
Jan 16	43°C	37°C	37°C	39°C
Jan 17	43°C	37°C	37°C	39°C
Jan 18	43°C	37°C	39°C	39°C
Jan 19	41°C	37°C	39°C	39°C
Jan 20	41°C	37°C	43°C	40°C
Jan 21	43°C	37°C	45°C	41°C
Jan 22	41°C	37°C	41°C	39°C
Jan 23	41°C	37°C	39°C	39°C
Jan 24	41°C	39°C	39°C	39°C
Jan 25	41°C	37°C	41°C	39°C
Jan 26	39°C	37°C	37°C	38°C
Jan 27	39°C	37°C	39°C	38°C
Jan 28	39°C	37°C	41°C	38°C
Jan 29	39°C	37°C	37°C	37°C
Jan 30	39°C	37°C	45°C	39°C

New Bedford Climate and Swimming Opportunities in January

50°F

Average Day Air Temperature

39°F

Average Night Air Temperature

10 in

Precipitation Amount per Month

20 days

Number of Rainy Days

9 hrs

Daylight
per Day

3 hrs

Sunshine
per Day

12 mph

Average Wind Speed

86%

Average
humidity

New Bedford lies within the Massachusetts in United States. The average daytime temperature in New Bedford in January is 51°F (10°C), while the nighttime average is 39°F (4°C). There are typically 20 rainy days during the month, with a total precipitation of 10.3 inches (261 mm). The daylight duration in January in New Bedford is 9 hours, with an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day. The average wind speed in January is 12 mph (19 km/h), and the humidity level is around 86%.

The water temperature in New Bedford in January ranges from 37°F to 43°F (3°C to 6°C). At the beginning of the month, the average temperature is around 41°F (5°C), shifting to 39°F (4°C) by mid-January and reaching 39°F (4°C) in the last ten days. Overall, the average sea temperature in New Bedford for January is 39°F (4°C). The water remains dangerously cold, but the slightly warmer air can make short swims somewhat more bearable. Still, only for the well-prepared.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Temperatures in January in New Bedford

What is the sea temperature in New Bedford in January?

The water temperature in the Atlantic Ocean in New Bedford in January ranges from 37°F to 43°F (3°C to 6°C).

Is it possible to swim in the Atlantic Ocean in New Bedford in January?

The average sea temperature in New Bedford in January is 39°F (4°C), and the air temperature is 51°F (10°C), so the water remains dangerously cold, but the slightly warmer air can make short swims somewhat more bearable. Still, only for the well-prepared.