December weather forecast
Hanover, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hanover, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C). December nights document an average temperature reading of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hanover, Michigan, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 13.11" (333mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hanover, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hanover, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hanover, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hanover?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Hanover?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hanover is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hanover, MI

Average temperature in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hanover, MI

Average pressure in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hanover, MI

Average wind speed in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Hanover, MI

Average humidity in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hanover, MI

Average rainfall in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Hanover, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hanover, MI

Average snowfall in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hanover, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hanover, MI
  • 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: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hanover, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hanover, MI

Average UV index in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hanover, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Hanover, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Hanover, MI

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

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

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