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New Bedford weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
41°F 5°C
25°F -3°C
3 in 8 cm
Jan
35°F 1°C
18°F -7°C
3 in 8 cm
Feb
38°F 3°C
21°F -6°C
3 in 7 cm
Mar
43°F 6°C
27°F -2°C
4 in 11 cm
Apr
55°F 12°C
35°F 1°C
4 in 10 cm
May
63°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
3 in 9 cm

Extended Forecast
Sunday
Dec 27
Hi:
49°F 9°C
Lo:
31°F 0°C
Monday
Dec 28
Hi:
40°F 4°C
Lo:
20°F -6°C
Tuesday
Dec 29
Hi:
27°F -2°C
Lo:
11°F -11°C
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Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Resident population: 10,248 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, water sports
  • 4,233 TripAdvisor reviews of 2,574 accommodations, 15 attractions and 90 restaurants
This resort community is known for its bright white beaches and soothing warm water. Daytime activities include scenic cruises, dolphin-watching and hiking.
Best fare found from Philadelphia to Providence: $156

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New Bedford Whaling Museum
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 attractions in New Bedford

The largest museum in America devoted to the history of whaling, it houses an extensive collection of art and artifacts relating to this industry during the age of sail.

Attraction type: Maritime museum; Performance
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Buttonwood Park Zoo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 11 attractions in New Bedford
Attraction type: Zoo
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Seamen's Bethel
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 11 attractions in New Bedford

A historic church dedicated to sailors.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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Fort Tabor Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 11 attractions in New Bedford
Attraction type: Military museum
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New Bedford Art Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 11 attractions in New Bedford
Attraction type: Art museum
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ArtWorks!
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 11 attractions in New Bedford
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Carabiner's Indoor Climbing
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 11 attractions in New Bedford
Attraction type: Sports complex
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Gallery X
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 11 attractions in New Bedford
Attraction type: Art gallery
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New England Fast Ferry
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 11 attractions in New Bedford
Attraction type: Ferry
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Acushnet Avenue
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 11 attractions in New Bedford
Attraction type: Street
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Ocean Explorium
Attraction type: Science museum
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