December weather forecast
Hanford, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hanford, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C). Throughout December, Hanford records an average temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Hanford, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. In Hanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.7 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hanford, during December, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow. In Hanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hanford, records 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hanford, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hanford?

In Hanford, during December, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hanford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hanford, NJ

Average temperature in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Hanford, NJ

Average pressure in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hanford, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hanford, NJ

Average humidity in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hanford, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Hanford, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hanford, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hanford, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hanford, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hanford, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Hanford, NJ

Average UV index in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hanford, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Hanford, NJ

Average visibility in December - Hanford, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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