December weather forecast
Newell, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Newell, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

Newell experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) in November to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). During the month of December, Newell's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Newell, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Newell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 51.8°F (11°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Newell, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Newell, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Newell. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Newell have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Newell, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Newell have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Newell, NC

Average temperature in December - Newell, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Newell, NC

Average pressure in December - Newell, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Newell, NC

Average wind speed in December - Newell, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Newell, NC

Average humidity in December - Newell, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Newell, NC

Average rainfall in December - Newell, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Newell, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Newell, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newell, NC

Average snowfall in December - Newell, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Newell, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Newell, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newell, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newell, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Newell, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Newell, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Newell, NC

Average UV index in December - Newell, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Newell, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Newell, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Newell, NC

Average visibility in December - Newell, NC
  • 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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