Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Hancock, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hancock. In Hancock, New York, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Hancock, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.7 days and aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Hancock, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Hancock, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in December
Hancock, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Hancock, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Hancock, NY
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Hancock, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Hancock, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hancock, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hancock, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hancock, NY
- 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: 2h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hancock, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Hancock, NY
- 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hancock, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
Hancock, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).
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