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

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout December, Newburgh encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero 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 Newburgh, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Newburgh, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.6 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Newburgh, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Newburgh, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.2 days and aggregates up to 17.2" (437mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 38.5°F (3.6°C) and the low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, 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?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Newburgh, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) 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 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Newburgh have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Newburgh?

On the first day of December in Newburgh, 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 December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Newburgh, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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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