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Weather in Newark in December

In an average December, Newark sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 31°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high42°F
Typical high range32°F to 54°F
Average low31°F
Typical low range20°F to 41°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 69°F 2015-12-24
Lowest 11°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 62°F 2006-12-01
Lowest -1°F 1980-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 69°F 2006-12-01
Lowest -23°F 1980-12-25

Humidity

Highest 12.9 g/m³ 2015-12-24
Lowest 0.9 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 31 mph 1992-12-11
Lowest 4 mph 2021-12-30

Gust

Highest 70 mph 1992-12-11
Lowest 7 mph 2013-12-02

Precip

Wettest 7.31 in 1996
Driest 0.85 in 1980

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