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Hanwell Weather in December

Hanwell in December

The short of it: Hanwell in December averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -9° · rain 118 mm · daylight 8 h 40 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & August

December in Hanwell brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -9°, with about 118 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 40 min in mid-December, 43 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Hanwell runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. New Maryland, 7 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

December in Hanwell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
New MarylandNew Brunswick7 km ENE-1°-9°120 mm
Uptown FrederictonNew Brunswick10 km NE-1°-9°120 mm
FrederictonNew Brunswick11 km NE-1°-9°120 mm
North HanwellNew Brunswick11 km NE0°-9°117 mm
KingsclearNew Brunswick11 km W0°-9°112 mm
DouglasNew Brunswick11 km NNE0°-9°116 mm
Skyline AcresNew Brunswick12 km ENE-1°-9°120 mm
Southwood ParkNew Brunswick12 km ENE-1°-9°120 mm

The Almanac · Hanwell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hanwell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°104 mm13 km/h9 h 2 min✦
February-2°-14°82 mm13 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March3°-8°98 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-1°88 mm13 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May17°4°103 mm12 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
June23°9°94 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July26°13°93 mm9 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
August25°12°84 mm9 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
September21°8°90 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°2°118 mm12 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November6°-3°112 mm12 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December-1°-9°118 mm13 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hanwell in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hanwell in December?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about -1°, with nights near -9°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 118 mm. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Hanwell?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Hanwell in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 40 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 43 min.

Does it snow in Hanwell in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hanwell in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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