December weather forecast
Hanson, MA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hanson, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Hanson's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hanson, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.1 rainfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hanson, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.1 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Hanson.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures in Hanson vary between a high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hanson, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hanson, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hanson, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hanson.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hanson?

In Hanson, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hanson, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Hanson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hanson, MA

Average temperature in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hanson, MA

Average pressure in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hanson, MA

Average wind speed in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hanson, MA

Average humidity in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hanson, MA

Average rainfall in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Hanson, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hanson, MA

Average snowfall in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hanson, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Hanson, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hanson, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hanson, MA

Average UV index in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hanson, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Hanson, MA

Average visibility in December - Hanson, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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