December weather in Newport, RI
The average temperature in Newport in December is 37.7°F (31.3°F–44.2°F). Average precipitation: 4.45 inches. Average snowfall is 5.2 inches.
December is a winter month in Newport, and is cooler than the annual average of 51.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 12.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 1m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
44.2°F
Avg Low
31.3°F
Precipitation
4.45 in
Snow
5.2 in
December records in Newport
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 61.0°F (1962) | 19.0°F (1958) | 1.64 in (1972) |
| December 2 | 61.0°F (2001) | 12.0°F (1989) | 1.70 in (1981) |
| December 3 | 60.1°F (1986) | 9.0°F (1976) | 2.34 in (1986) |
| December 4 | 64.0°F (1982) | 10.0°F (1989) | 2.03 in (1990) |
| December 5 | 69.1°F (1998) | 12.0°F (1990) | 1.32 in (1972) |
| December 6 | 64.9°F (2001) | 19.0°F (1969) | 2.10 in (1993) |
| December 7 | 64.9°F (2001) | 16.0°F (1992) | 1.22 in (1979) |
| December 8 | 66.0°F (1998) | 15.1°F (1970) | 2.10 in (1996) |
| December 9 | 64.9°F (1991) | 12.9°F (1960) | 1.82 in (1978) |
| December 10 | 61.0°F (1986) | 8.1°F (1968) | 1.42 in (1957) |
| December 11 | 64.9°F (1971) | 9.0°F (1977) | 1.08 in (1987) |
| December 12 | 57.0°F (1967) | 3.0°F (1988) | 3.00 in (1992) |
| December 13 | 60.1°F (1983) | 9.0°F (1960) | 1.05 in (1979) |
| December 14 | 57.9°F (1983) | 1.9°F (1982) | 1.08 in (2002) |
| December 15 | 59.0°F (2001) | 12.0°F (1980) | 2.21 in (1981) |
| December 16 | 63.0°F (1971) | 14.0°F (1961) | 1.95 in (1960) |
| December 17 | 57.9°F (1973) | 12.0°F (1972) | 3.13 in (1973) |
| December 18 | 60.1°F (1984) | 14.0°F (1972) | 1.74 in (2000) |
| December 19 | 55.9°F (1967) | 3.0°F (1985) | 1.95 in (1986) |
| December 20 | 54.0°F (1957) | 8.1°F (1980) | 0.77 in (1996) |
| December 21 | 57.9°F (1973) | 3.9°F (1963) | 1.45 in (1977) |
| December 22 | 55.9°F (1990) | 3.9°F (1989) | 1.49 in (1969) |
| December 23 | 55.0°F (1990) | 7.0°F (1989) | 0.86 in (1967) |
| December 24 | 57.0°F (1990) | 7.0°F (1975) | 2.39 in (1994) |
| December 25 | 55.9°F (1964) | -2.9°F (1980) | 0.92 in (1986) |
| December 26 | 62.1°F (1982) | -5.1°F (1980) | 2.05 in (1969) |
| December 27 | 57.0°F (1973) | 6.1°F (1989) | 1.70 in (1969) |
| December 28 | 55.0°F (1971) | 9.0°F (1960) | 0.65 in (1964) |
| December 29 | 57.9°F (1984) | 10.9°F (1983) | 2.75 in (1967) |
| December 30 | 60.1°F (1984) | 3.0°F (1962) | 0.94 in (1980) |
| December 31 | 53.1°F (1990) | -4.0°F (1962) | 0.61 in (1989) |