December weather forecast
Newport, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Newport, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Newport's average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). Newport's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Newport, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Newport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.6 days and collects up to 19.09" (485mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Newport, 38.7°F (3.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Newport?

In Newport, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Newport?

In Newport, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Newport?

December has the shortest days of the year in Newport, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Newport have in December?

In Newport, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Newport have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Newport, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Newport, IN

Average temperature in December - Newport, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Newport, IN

Average pressure in December - Newport, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Newport, IN

Average wind speed in December - Newport, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Newport, IN

Average humidity in December - Newport, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Newport, IN

Average rainfall in December - Newport, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Newport, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Newport, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newport, IN

Average snowfall in December - Newport, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newport, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Newport, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newport, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newport, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Newport, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Newport, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Newport, IN

Average UV index in December - Newport, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Newport, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Newport, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Newport, IN

Average visibility in December - Newport, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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