Oxford, MA
Unincorporated community in Bristol County, Massachusetts
Oxford is a small unincorporated community in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is 1.6 miles W of New Bedford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02740.
Oxford at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Bristol County
- ZIP code
- 02740
- Nearest town
- New Bedford (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.6556, -70.9069
Weather in Oxford now
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Oxford weather by the hour
Oxford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oxford.
This week in Oxford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oxford
What is the weather usually like in Oxford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,167 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oxford: 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 Oxford.
Oxford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oxford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:51 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Oxford?
Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford
The closest live webcam is New Bedford › East: I-195: I-195-EB-MM25.4 - Ex 27B Washburn St: EAST, 0.8 miles W of Oxford.
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Questions about Oxford
Where is Oxford, MA?
Oxford is an unincorporated community in Bristol County, Massachusetts, 1.6 miles W of New Bedford.
What county is Oxford in?
Oxford is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Oxford, MA?
The ZIP code for Oxford is 02740.
What is the nearest town to Oxford?
New Bedford, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oxford?
Yes. The closest is New Bedford › East: I-195: I-195-EB-MM25.4 - Ex 27B Washburn St: EAST, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oxford?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Oxford?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Oxford?
About 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Oxford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oxford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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