December weather forecast
Newton, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Newton, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°F (1°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Newton is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature in Newton during December is 33.8°F (1°C) and the low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Newton?

In Newton, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Newton, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Newton have in December?

In Newton, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Newton have in December?

In Newton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newton, IA

Average temperature in December - Newton, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Newton, IA

Average pressure in December - Newton, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Newton, IA

Average wind speed in December - Newton, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Newton, IA

Average humidity in December - Newton, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Newton, IA

Average rainfall in December - Newton, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Newton, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Newton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newton, IA

Average snowfall in December - Newton, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newton, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Newton, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newton, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newton, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Newton, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Newton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Newton, IA

Average UV index in December - Newton, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Newton, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Newton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Newton, IA

Average visibility in December - Newton, IA
  • 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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