December weather forecast
Kenton, DE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kenton, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Kenton sees a steady low-temperature average of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kenton, Delaware, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.2 days and collects up to 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kenton, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Kenton, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.4 days and aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kenton is 5.2h.

UV index

January 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Kenton?

The high-temperature during December is 45.9°F (7.7°C) and the low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kenton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kenton, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Kenton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Kenton, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Kenton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kenton, DE

Average temperature in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Kenton, DE
  • 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
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Average wind speed in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Kenton, DE

Average rainfall days in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kenton, DE

Average snowfall in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Kenton, DE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kenton, DE
  • 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kenton, DE

Average sunshine days in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Kenton, DE
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Kenton, DE

Average visibility in December - Kenton, DE
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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