December weather forecastHanover, Germany

December

Weather in December

Initially, December welcomes Hanover with a winter chill, and towards the end, prepares the city to bid adieu to the year under the soft blanket of snow. Snowfall starts again after a gap of several months, flickering its initial signs of 56mm (2.2") during this period. The month encounters the shortest daylight of the year, punctuating the official started of winter in Hanover. Temperature slides to hold itself within the narrow range of 1.1°C (34°F) to 4.7°C (40.5°F). The spirit of the festive season combined with the fresh snowfall sets December apart, brimming it with cheer, charm, and warmth in the heart of chill.

Temperature

December in Hanover is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) in November to an icy 4.7°C (40.5°F). Hanover maintains a near steady average temperature of 1.1°C (34°F) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Hanover, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hanover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 489mm (19.25") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hanover, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of snow. Throughout the year, in Hanover, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 197mm (7.76") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hanover, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:11. On the last day of December, in Hanover, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:17 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Hanover during December is 4.7°C (40.5°F) and the low-temperature is 1.1°C (34°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Hanover, Germany, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In Hanover, Germany, in December, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Hanover, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 56mm (2.2") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Hanover, Germany, is December, with an average of 7h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Hanover is 7h and 47min.

On the first day of December in Hanover, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 16:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 16:17 CET.

The month with the least sunshine in Hanover, Germany, is December, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hanover, Germany, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

8.3°C

4.7°C

3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.6km/h

17.2km/h

16.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.5

9.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hanover, Germany

Average high temperature in December: 4.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 1.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Hanover, Germany

Average pressure in December: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hanover, Germany

Average wind speed in December: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hanover, Germany

Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hanover, Germany

Average rainfall in December: 47mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hanover, Germany

Average rainfall days in December: 16.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hanover, Germany

Average snowfall in December: 56mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (59mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hanover, Germany

Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Hanover, Germany

Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hanover, Germany

Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hanover, Germany

Average UV index in December: 2

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hanover, Germany

Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Hanover, Germany

Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, November and December (8km).