December weather forecastNew Hanover, PA
December
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.
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Frequently asked questions
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 9h and 24min
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 54min
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: 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: 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: 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: 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).
