December weather forecast
Kensington, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Kensington, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). The average temperature during December nights in Kensington, Kansas, is registered at a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kensington is 70%.

Rainfall

In Kensington, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kensington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kensington, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Kensington, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kensington is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Kensington, Kansas, with an average of 5.9h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Kensington during December?

In December, in Kensington, the average high-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°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 calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kensington?

In Kensington, Kansas, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kensington?

In Kensington, Kansas, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kensington in December?

In Kensington, in December, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kensington?

The month with the shortest days in Kensington, Kansas, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kensington have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kensington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kensington, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kensington?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kensington have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kensington?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kensington?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kensington is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kensington, KS

Average temperature in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Kensington, KS

Average pressure in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kensington, KS

Average wind speed in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Kensington, KS

Average humidity in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Kensington, KS

Average rainfall in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Kensington, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kensington, KS

Average snowfall in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kensington, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kensington, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kensington, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Kensington, KS

Average UV index in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kensington, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Kensington, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Kensington, KS

Average visibility in December - Kensington, KS
  • 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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