December weather forecast
Newcastle, CA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Newcastle, California, with an average temperature varying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low of 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Newcastle is 68%.

Rainfall

In Newcastle, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.8 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February, March and December are months with snowfall in Newcastle, California. December is the first month it typically snows in Newcastle. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.2 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Newcastle, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Newcastle. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Newcastle?

Newcastle's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a low of 39.2°F (4°C).

What are the temperatures in Newcastle in December?

In December, in Newcastle, the average high-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, California, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 4.69" (119mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Newcastle?

December is the first month it typically snows in Newcastle, California. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Newcastle?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Newcastle, California.

How many hours of daylight does Newcastle have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Newcastle?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Newcastle, California, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Newcastle?

The months with the least sunshine in Newcastle are January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Newcastle?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Newcastle, California, is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Newcastle?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Newcastle, California.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Newcastle?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newcastle, CA

Average temperature in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Newcastle, CA

Average pressure in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Newcastle, CA

Average wind speed in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Newcastle, CA

Average humidity in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Newcastle, CA

Average rainfall in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (5.63").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Newcastle, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newcastle, CA

Average snowfall in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newcastle, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newcastle, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Newcastle, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Newcastle, CA

Average UV index in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Newcastle, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Newcastle, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in December
Newcastle, CA

Average visibility in December - Newcastle, CA
  • 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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