December weather forecast
Newark, MO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Newark, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

Newark's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C). Newark sees an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Newark, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Newark, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.9 days and collects up to 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Newark, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) 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 7:11 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Newark, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature in Newark during December is 38.7°F (3.7°C) and the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Newark, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Newark have in December?

In Newark, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Newark, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Newark, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Newark, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newark, MO

Average temperature in December - Newark, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Newark, MO

Average pressure in December - Newark, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Newark, MO

Average wind speed in December - Newark, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Newark, MO

Average humidity in December - Newark, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Newark, MO

Average rainfall in December - Newark, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Newark, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Newark, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newark, MO

Average snowfall in December - Newark, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newark, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Newark, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Newark, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newark, MO
  • 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 5min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Newark, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Newark, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Newark, MO

Average UV index in December - Newark, MO
  • 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
Newark, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Newark, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Newark, MO

Average visibility in December - Newark, MO
  • 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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