December weather forecastHanover, ME
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hanover, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and min 19°F (-7.2°C).Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a still freezing cold 19°F (-7.2°C).Humidity
In Hanover, Maine, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Hanover, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.3 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hanover, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.3 snowfall days, and 48.15" (1223mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:04 pm. On the last day of December, in Hanover, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:13 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hanover, ME
- Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).
Average pressure in December
Hanover, ME
- Average pressure in December: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hanover, ME
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Hanover, ME
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Hanover, ME
- Average rainfall in December: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Hanover, ME
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hanover, ME
- Average snowfall in December: 7.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hanover, ME
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 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, ME
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hanover, ME
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Hanover, ME
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hanover, ME
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Hanover, ME
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, August and September (4mi).
