December weather forecast
Hanover, AL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hanover, is still a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). During December, Hanover records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Hanover, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hanover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.8 days and collects up to 39.96" (1015mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hanover, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Hanover in December has an average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hanover, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hanover, in December, during 14.3 rainfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Hanover.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hanover, AL

Average temperature in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hanover, AL

Average pressure in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hanover, AL

Average wind speed in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Hanover, AL

Average humidity in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Hanover, AL

Average rainfall in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Hanover, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hanover, AL

Average snowfall in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hanover, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hanover, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hanover, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Hanover, AL

Average UV index in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Hanover, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Hanover, AL

Average visibility in December - Hanover, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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