December weather forecast
Newton, KS

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Weather in December

December ushers in the last month of the year with a full barrage of winter in Newton, Kansas. The maximum temperature hovers around a chilled 43°F (6.1°C), signifying the full onset of winter. The stark decrease in daylight hours to 9.6 contributes to the wintry ambiance. The chilly weather, coinciding with the joyous holiday season, makes for picturesque scenes with snow-kissed streets and warm inviting homes. Newton's winter has indeed set in, preparing to reach its peak as the calendar flips over to a new year.

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 69%.

Rainfall

In Newton, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Newton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.6 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Newton, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Newton, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.2 days and aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Newton are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Newton, in December, the average high-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Newton is 69%.

How many days does it rain in December in Newton?

In Newton, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Newton, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Newton have in December?

The average day length in December in Newton is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Newton have in December?

In Newton, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Newton, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Newton, KS

Average pressure in December - Newton, KS
  • 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Newton, KS

Average wind speed in December - Newton, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Newton, KS

Average humidity in December - Newton, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Newton, KS

Average rainfall in December - Newton, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Newton, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Newton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newton, KS

Average snowfall in December - Newton, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newton, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Newton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newton, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average sunshine days in December
Newton, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Newton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Newton, KS

Average UV index in December - Newton, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Newton, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Newton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Newton, KS

Average visibility in December - Newton, KS
  • 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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