December weather forecast
Newark, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Newark, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and max 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). An average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), slightly less than the daytime peak, marks the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Newark, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Newark, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.6 days and collects up to 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Newark, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Newark, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.8 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Newark, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Newark, New York, the average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Newark are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Newark in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Newark, records 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Newark?

In December, the average relative humidity in Newark is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Newark?

In December, in Newark, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Newark in December?

In Newark, New York, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Newark?

December has the shortest days of the year in Newark, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Newark have in December?

The average day length in December in Newark is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Newark?

On the first day of December in Newark, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Newark?

In Newark, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Newark?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Newark.

What is the UV index reading in December in Newark?

In Newark, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newark, NY

Average temperature in December - Newark, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Newark, NY

Average pressure in December - Newark, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Newark, NY

Average wind speed in December - Newark, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Newark, NY

Average humidity in December - Newark, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and September (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Newark, NY

Average rainfall in December - Newark, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Newark, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Newark, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Newark, NY

Average snowfall in December - Newark, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Newark, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Newark, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newark, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Newark, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Newark, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Newark, NY

Average UV index in December - Newark, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Newark, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Newark, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Newark, NY

Average visibility in December - Newark, NY
  • 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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