December weather forecast
Newport, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Newport, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). In Newport, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

In Newport, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Newport, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.4 rainfall days, and 28.46" (723mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Newport, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Newport, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Newport, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Newport have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Newport have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Newport?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Newport, 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
Newport, PA

Average temperature in December - Newport, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Newport, PA

Average pressure in December - Newport, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Newport, PA

Average wind speed in December - Newport, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Newport, PA

Average humidity in December - Newport, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Newport, PA

Average rainfall in December - Newport, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Newport, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Newport, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Newport, PA

Average snowfall in December - Newport, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Newport, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Newport, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Newport, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Newport, PA
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Newport, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Newport, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Newport, PA

Average UV index in December - Newport, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Newport, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Newport, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Newport, PA

Average visibility in December - Newport, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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