December weather forecast
New Hanover, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Hanover, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout December, New Hanover experiences a low-temperature average of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in New Hanover, Pennsylvania, is 79%.

Rainfall

In New Hanover, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 27.87" (708mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In New Hanover, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In New Hanover, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.1 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

During December, New Hanover experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In New Hanover, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In New Hanover, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in New Hanover, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Hanover, PA

Average temperature in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
New Hanover, PA

Average pressure in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
New Hanover, PA

Average wind speed in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
New Hanover, PA

Average humidity in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
New Hanover, PA

Average rainfall in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
New Hanover, PA

Average rainfall days in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Hanover, PA

Average snowfall in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Hanover, PA

Average snowfall days in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
New Hanover, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
New Hanover, PA

Average sunshine days in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
New Hanover, PA

Average UV index in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
New Hanover, PA

Average cloud cover in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
New Hanover, PA

Average visibility in December - New Hanover, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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