Thermograph

How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Newport News in December

In an average December, Newport News sees a daily high around 52°F and a low around 38°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high52°F
Typical high range41°F to 66°F
Average low38°F
Typical low range27°F to 50°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 78°F 2007-12-12
Lowest 16°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 71°F 2015-12-25
Lowest 7°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 78°F 2007-12-12
Lowest -13°F 1983-12-25

Humidity

Highest 17.9 g/m³ 2015-12-24
Lowest 0.7 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 25 mph 2009-12-19
Lowest 4 mph 2010-12-10

Gust

Highest 63 mph 1992-12-10
Lowest 7 mph 1986-12-23

Precip

Wettest 7.12 in 2023
Driest 0.62 in 1985

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