December weather forecast
Hanford Bay, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hanford Bay, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). The nights of December in Hanford Bay cool down to an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Humidity

In Hanford Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Hanford Bay, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.1 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hanford Bay, New York. In Hanford Bay, in December, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.6 snowfall days, and 17.68" (449mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hanford Bay?

During December, Hanford Bay experiences an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hanford Bay?

In Hanford Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hanford Bay?

In Hanford Bay, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hanford Bay?

In Hanford Bay, in December, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hanford Bay?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hanford Bay have in December?

In Hanford Bay, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hanford Bay?

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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hanford Bay?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hanford Bay is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hanford Bay?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hanford Bay?

In Hanford Bay, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average temperature in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average pressure in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average wind speed in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average humidity in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average rainfall in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average snowfall in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.2 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hanford Bay, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average UV index in December - Hanford Bay, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Hanford Bay, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Hanford Bay, NY

Average visibility in December - Hanford Bay, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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