December weather forecast
Hanover Center, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hanover Center, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Throughout December, Hanover Center records a steady low-temperature average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C), a minor decrease from its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Hanover Center, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.9 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hanover Center. In Hanover Center, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.7 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hanover Center.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hanover Center, the average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Hanover Center, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hanover Center?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hanover Center?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hanover Center is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hanover Center?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average temperature in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average pressure in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average wind speed in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average humidity in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average rainfall in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average snowfall in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 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 Center, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average UV index in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hanover Center, NY

Average visibility in December - Hanover Center, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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