Idlewood, MA

Unincorporated community in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Idlewood is a small unincorporated community in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is 1.2 miles NW of Smith Mills, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02740.

Idlewood at a glance

State
Massachusetts
County
Bristol County
ZIP code
02740
Nearest town
Smith Mills (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.6361, -70.9806

Weather in Idlewood now

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Idlewood weather by the hour

Idlewood weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Idlewood.

This week in Idlewood

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idlewood

What is the weather usually like in Idlewood?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°34°52°70°88°39°21°Jan41°22°Feb47°28°Mar57°36°Apr67°46°May76°55°Jun83°62°Jul81°60°Aug74°52°Sep64°42°Oct53°33°Nov44°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.0"Feb4.8"Mar4.0"Apr3.3"May3.6"Jun3.0"Jul3.8"Aug3.6"Sep4.6"Oct4.3"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Idlewood: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW BEDFORD MUNI AP, MA US (USW00094726), adjusted for the elevation of Idlewood.

Idlewood weather month by month

January
39° 21°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
41° 22°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
47° 28°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
57° 36°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
67° 46°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
76° 55°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
83° 62°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
81° 60°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
74° 52°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
53° 33°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
44° 26°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Idlewood through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM4:40 PM9 h 33 min
February6:37 AM5:18 PM10 h 41 min
March6:53 AM6:51 PM11 h 57 min
April6:01 AM7:25 PM13 h 23 min
May5:22 AM7:58 PM14 h 35 min
June5:07 AM8:21 PM15 h 14 min
July5:21 AM8:18 PM14 h 56 min
August5:51 AM7:45 PM13 h 54 min
September6:23 AM6:55 PM12 h 31 min
October6:54 AM6:04 PM11 h 9 min
November6:31 AM4:25 PM9 h 53 min
December7:02 AM4:16 PM9 h 13 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Idlewood?

Idlewood has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Idlewood is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Idlewood

The closest live webcam is New Bedford › East: I-195: I-195-EB-MM25.4 - Ex 27B Washburn St: EAST, 3.2 miles NE of Idlewood.

New Bedford › East: I-195: I-195-EB-MM25.4 - Ex 27B Washburn St: EASTNew Bedford · 3.2 mi NEOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM3.3 - before Ex 4 I-195: SOUTHFall River · 8.0 mi NWOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM1.7 - Ex 2 Brayton Ave: SOUTHFall River · 8.7 mi WOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM5.4 - Ex 5 Rt 6: SOUTHFall River · 8.9 mi NWOn Windy
Fall River › North: RT-24: Rt24-NB-MM7.2 - 1mi before Ex8 Airport Rd: NORTHFall River · 10.1 mi NWOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM8.3 - Ex 8 Airport Rd/N. Main: SOUTHFall River · 10.8 mi NWOn Windy
Freetown: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM9.7 - Ex 10 Innovation Way: SOUTHFreetown · 10.9 mi NWOn Windy
Freetown › North: RT-24: Rt24-NB-MM11.3 - Ex 11 South Main St: NORTHFreetown · 11.5 mi NWOn Windy
Freetown: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM12.6 - Ex 13 North Main St: SOUTHFreetown · 12.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Idlewood.

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Questions about Idlewood

Where is Idlewood, MA?

Idlewood is an unincorporated community in Bristol County, Massachusetts, 1.2 miles NW of Smith Mills.

What county is Idlewood in?

Idlewood is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

What is the ZIP code of Idlewood, MA?

The ZIP code for Idlewood is 02740.

What is the nearest town to Idlewood?

Smith Mills, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Idlewood?

Yes. The closest is New Bedford › East: I-195: I-195-EB-MM25.4 - Ex 27B Washburn St: EAST, 3.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Idlewood?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Idlewood?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Idlewood?

About 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Idlewood?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Idlewood?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Idlewood have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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