Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C) in December.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kensington, Maryland, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Kensington. In Kensington, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kensington, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.7 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Kensington, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Kensington are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Kensington?
What is the most humid month in Kensington?
What is the average humidity in December in Kensington?
How many days does it rain in December in Kensington?
How many days does it snow in December in Kensington?
What is the month with the shortest days in Kensington?
What is the average length of the day in December in Kensington?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kensington?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Kensington?
How long on average sun shines in December in Kensington?
When is the lowest UV index in Kensington?
What is the UV index reading in December in Kensington?
Average temperature in December
Kensington, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Kensington, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Kensington, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Kensington, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Kensington, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Kensington, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kensington, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Kensington, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Kensington, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kensington, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Kensington, MD
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Kensington, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Kensington, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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