December weather forecastHancock, VT
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Hancock, Vermont, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and an average high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In Hancock, in December, the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Humidity
In Hancock, Vermont, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Hancock, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hancock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.1 days and collects up to 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hancock, Vermont, in December, during 15.4 snowfall days, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 snowfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hancock, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 28.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Hancock, VT
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hancock, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Hancock, VT
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Hancock, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Hancock, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hancock, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 5.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hancock, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hancock, VT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hancock, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Hancock, VT
- 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 January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hancock, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Hancock, VT
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
