December weather forecastNewark, TX

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Newark, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in November to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

In Newark, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February, March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Newark, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.8 days and aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Newark, is 55.2°F (12.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.9°F (4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

In Newark, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 1min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newark, TX

  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Newark, TX

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Newark, TX

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Newark, TX

  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Newark, TX

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Newark, TX

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newark, TX

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newark, TX

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Newark, TX

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Newark, TX

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Newark, TX

  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Newark, TX

  • 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).