December weather forecast
Newark, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Newark, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) to Newark.

Humidity

In Newark, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Newark, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Newark, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.3 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In Newark, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Newark.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Newark, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Newark, the average sunshine in December is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Newark?

In Newark, 48.4°F (9.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.2°F (4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Newark?

In Newark, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Newark in December?

In Newark, Maryland, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Newark?

In Newark, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Newark?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Newark, Maryland.

How many hours of daylight does Newark have in December?

In Newark, Maryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Newark?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Newark, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Newark?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Newark, Maryland, is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Newark?

The months with the lowest UV index in Newark, Maryland, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Newark?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newark, MD

Average temperature in December - Newark, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Newark, MD

Average pressure in December - Newark, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Newark, MD

Average wind speed in December - Newark, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Newark, MD

Average humidity in December - Newark, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Newark, MD

Average rainfall in December - Newark, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Newark, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Newark, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Newark, MD

Average snowfall in December - Newark, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Newark, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Newark, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newark, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newark, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Newark, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Newark, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Newark, MD

Average UV index in December - Newark, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Newark, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Newark, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Newark, MD

Average visibility in December - Newark, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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