December weather forecast
Hancock, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hancock, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Hancock in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) to an icy 41°F (5°C). During December nights, Hancock witnesses a consistent average temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Hancock are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Hancock, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hancock, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Hancock, Maryland, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hancock, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.1 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Hancock, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hancock is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Hancock?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hancock, records 41°F (5°C), while the low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Hancock?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Hancock?

The average relative humidity in December in Hancock is 79%.

How much does it rain in Hancock in December?

In Hancock, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hancock in December?

In Hancock, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hancock?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Hancock?

In December, the average day length in Hancock, Maryland, is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hancock?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hancock?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hancock, Maryland, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hancock?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Hancock?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hancock, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hancock, MD

Average temperature in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hancock, MD

Average rainfall in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hancock, MD

Average snowfall in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hancock, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hancock, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hancock, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Hancock, MD

Average visibility in December - Hancock, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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