December weather forecast
Newton, MS

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Newton, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14°C and 5.5°C.

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a comfortable 18°C in November to a mild 14°C. Newton, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 5.5°C.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 94mm of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 8mm of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.8 snowfall days, and 26mm of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Newton is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?
The high-temperature during December is 14°C and the low-temperature is 5.5°C. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 37°C.
What is the most humid month in Newton?
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 94mm of precipitation.
How much does it rain in December?
In Newton, in December, during 13.3 rainfall days, 94mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start to snow?
December is the first month it typically snows in Newton. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 8mm of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Newton have in December?
The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December in Newton?
In December, the average sunshine duration in Newton is 4.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Newton is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Newton, MS
Average temperature in December
Newton, MS
  • Average high temperature in December: 14°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°C).

Average pressure in December - Newton, MS
Average pressure in December
Newton, MS
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Newton, MS
Average wind speed in December
Newton, MS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in December - Newton, MS
Average humidity in December
Newton, MS
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December - Newton, MS
Average rainfall in December
Newton, MS
  • Average rainfall in December: 94mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (53mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Newton, MS
Average rainfall days in December
Newton, MS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December - Newton, MS
Average snowfall in December
Newton, MS
  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Newton, MS
Average snowfall days in December
Newton, MS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newton, MS
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newton, MS
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December - Newton, MS
Average sunshine days in December
Newton, MS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December - Newton, MS
Average UV index in December
Newton, MS
  • 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December - Newton, MS
Average cloud cover in December
Newton, MS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December - Newton, MS
Average visibility in December
Newton, MS
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July and August (8km).

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