Newcastle weather in December
In December, Newcastle sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 155 mm of rain across 18.9 wet days and about 13.7 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 36 min at the start of December to 13 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Newcastle's 12th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Newcastle's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 155 mm
- 18.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 42 min
- 5:04 AM – 6:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.56 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Newcastle is city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
- Density
- 5,342/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1864
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical December day in Newcastle reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 15 |
| 2 | 27 | 15 |
| 3 | 27 | 15 |
| 4 | 27 | 15 |
| 5 | 27 | 15 |
| 6 | 27 | 15 |
| 7 | 27 | 15 |
| 8 | 27 | 15 |
| 9 | 27 | 15 |
| 10 | 27 | 15 |
| 11 | 27 | 15 |
| 12 | 27 | 15 |
| 13 | 27 | 15 |
| 14 | 27 | 15 |
| 15 | 27 | 15 |
| 16 | 27 | 15 |
| 17 | 27 | 16 |
| 18 | 27 | 16 |
| 19 | 27 | 16 |
| 20 | 28 | 16 |
| 21 | 28 | 16 |
| 22 | 28 | 16 |
| 23 | 28 | 16 |
| 24 | 28 | 16 |
| 25 | 28 | 16 |
| 26 | 28 | 16 |
| 27 | 28 | 16 |
| 28 | 28 | 16 |
| 29 | 28 | 16 |
| 30 | 28 | 16 |
| 31 | 28 | 16 |
Newcastle weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 16° | 141 | 17.6 | 13.6 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 27° / 16° | 101 | 13.2 | 13 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 26° / 15° | 99 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 24° / 12° | 45 | 7.4 | 11.4 | 7.8 |
| May | 22° / 8° | 18 | 3 | 10.6 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 20° / 5° | 10 | 2.2 | 10.3 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 20° / 5° | 13 | 2.1 | 10.4 | 8.3 |
| Aug | 23° / 7° | 22 | 3.9 | 11 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 26° / 11° | 40 | 7 | 11.8 | 7.7 |
| Oct | 26° / 13° | 94 | 13.8 | 12.7 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 27° / 14° | 120 | 16.5 | 13.4 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 27° / 15° | 155 | 18.9 | 13.7 | 5.2 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 49%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 48 | 52 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 52 | 48 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
| 31 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Newcastle gets around 155 mm of rain over 18.9 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 60% and peaks near 64% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 61 |
| 4 | 62 |
| 5 | 62 |
| 6 | 63 |
| 7 | 64 |
| 8 | 64 |
| 9 | 64 |
| 10 | 64 |
| 11 | 64 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 63 |
| 14 | 62 |
| 15 | 61 |
| 16 | 60 |
| 17 | 60 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 59 |
| 20 | 58 |
| 21 | 58 |
| 22 | 58 |
| 23 | 58 |
| 24 | 58 |
| 25 | 58 |
| 26 | 58 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 58 |
| 29 | 58 |
| 30 | 58 |
| 31 | 58 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the comfortable band about 55% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable (%) | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 |
| Humid (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 52 | 11 | 0 |
| 2 | 36 | 53 | 11 | 0 |
| 3 | 34 | 55 | 11 | 0 |
| 4 | 32 | 56 | 12 | 0 |
| 5 | 31 | 57 | 12 | 0 |
| 6 | 29 | 58 | 13 | 0 |
| 7 | 28 | 59 | 13 | 0 |
| 8 | 26 | 60 | 14 | 0 |
| 9 | 25 | 60 | 15 | 0 |
| 10 | 24 | 61 | 15 | 0 |
| 11 | 23 | 61 | 16 | 0 |
| 12 | 22 | 61 | 17 | 0 |
| 13 | 21 | 61 | 18 | 0 |
| 14 | 20 | 61 | 19 | 0 |
| 15 | 20 | 60 | 20 | 0 |
| 16 | 19 | 60 | 21 | 0 |
| 17 | 18 | 59 | 23 | 0 |
| 18 | 18 | 58 | 24 | 0 |
| 19 | 17 | 57 | 26 | 0 |
| 20 | 16 | 56 | 27 | 1 |
| 21 | 16 | 54 | 29 | 1 |
| 22 | 15 | 54 | 30 | 1 |
| 23 | 14 | 54 | 31 | 1 |
| 24 | 14 | 52 | 33 | 1 |
| 25 | 13 | 52 | 34 | 1 |
| 26 | 13 | 51 | 35 | 1 |
| 27 | 13 | 49 | 36 | 1 |
| 28 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 1 |
| 29 | 13 | 48 | 38 | 1 |
| 30 | 13 | 47 | 39 | 2 |
| 31 | 13 | 46 | 39 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 36 min at the start of December to 13 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:01 AM to 5:11 AM, and sunset from 6:39 PM to 6:55 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.6 | 5:01 | 6:39 |
| 2 | 13.6 | 5:01 | 6:40 |
| 3 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:40 |
| 4 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:41 |
| 5 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:42 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:43 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:43 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:44 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:45 |
| 10 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:45 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:46 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:03 | 6:46 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 5:03 | 6:47 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 5:03 | 6:48 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 5:04 | 6:48 |
| 16 | 13.7 | 5:04 | 6:49 |
| 17 | 13.8 | 5:04 | 6:49 |
| 18 | 13.8 | 5:05 | 6:50 |
| 19 | 13.8 | 5:05 | 6:51 |
| 20 | 13.8 | 5:06 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 13.8 | 5:06 | 6:52 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:06 | 6:52 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:07 | 6:52 |
| 24 | 13.8 | 5:07 | 6:53 |
| 25 | 13.8 | 5:08 | 6:53 |
| 26 | 13.8 | 5:09 | 6:54 |
| 27 | 13.8 | 5:09 | 6:54 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:10 | 6:54 |
| 29 | 13.7 | 5:10 | 6:55 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 5:11 | 6:55 |
| 31 | 13.7 | 5:11 | 6:55 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.56 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.68 kWh/m² to a high of 6.56 kWh/m² in December across the year — December's 6.56 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Newcastle
In December, Newcastle sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Newcastle's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Newcastle?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Newcastle for sightseeing.
What to pack for Newcastle in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Newcastle sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 15°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
UV index in Newcastle in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Newcastle peaks around January 15 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | High |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Newcastle in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Newcastle is worst in September — around 54 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.0× the cleanest month (January, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 35 | 44 | 54 | 26 | 15 | 12 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 35 | Moderate |
| Aug | 44 | Poor |
| Sep | 54 | Poor |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Newcastle?
Newcastle sits at 27.8°S, 29.9°E, 1,195 m above sea level, in South Africa. The nearest listed city is Volksrust, 44 km away.
Topography around Newcastle
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Newcastle.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Newcastle has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 76 m around an average of 1,205 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 833 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,427 m.
The land around Newcastle is covered by grassland (53%) and artificial surfaces (35%) within 3 km, grassland (77%) within 16 km, and grassland (80%) within 80 km.
South Africa travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / M / N
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,598
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 68%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 43.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 22.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 602
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Newcastle (-27.758°, 29.9318°, elevation 1,195 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).