December weather forecast
Newburgh, NY

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Weather in December

December rings in winter in Newburgh, with snowfall registering at 3.03" (77mm). The decrease in temperature, where the average low is at 26.8°F (-2.9°C), marks the trend towards the year's coldest month, January. The daylight hours reduce, and the city gears up to celebrate the holiday season under a blanket of snow. The transition to winter is complete, and Newburgh prepares to start another year in January.

Temperature

Newburgh in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). During December, Newburgh consistently records a temperature low averaging a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Newburgh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.6 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Newburgh, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.2 snowfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) 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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Newburgh is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Newburgh, is 38.5°F (3.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°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 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Newburgh, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Newburgh, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Newburgh have in December?

In Newburgh, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Newburgh, NY

Average temperature in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Newburgh, NY

Average pressure in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Newburgh, NY

Average wind speed in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Newburgh, NY

Average humidity in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Newburgh, NY

Average rainfall in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Newburgh, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newburgh, NY

Average snowfall in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newburgh, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newburgh, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Newburgh, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Newburgh, NY

Average UV index in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Newburgh, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Newburgh, NY

Average visibility in December - Newburgh, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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