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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Kensington, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C). Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a minimum average of 27°F (-2.8°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is a chilly month in Kensington, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The commencement of February introduces an average high-temperature of a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Kensington, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C). March brings a slight rise in Kensington's average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Kensington, Maryland, is a comfortable spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.4°F (8°C) and max 64.9°F (18.3°C). In Kensington, the average high-temperature in April increases from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in March to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kensington, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.5°F (23.6°C) and min 56.3°F (13.5°C). Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in Kensington, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 64.2°F (17.9°C) and max 82.8°F (28.2°C). As Kensington welcomes June, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from 74.5°F (23.6°C) in May to a still moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July in Kensington, Maryland, is a tropical summer month, with an average temperature varying between 87.8°F (31°C) and 69.4°F (20.8°C). In Kensington, the peak temperatures are generally noted in July, averaging a high of 87.8°F (31°C) and a low of 69.4°F (20.8°C). The heat index value during July is computed to be a very hot 98.6°F (37°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Kensington, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 68°F (20°C) and 85.8°F (29.9°C). The arrival of August records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.8°F (29.9°C), closely related to the 87.8°F (31°C) observed in July. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Kensington, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.4°F (25.8°C) and min 61.5°F (16.4°C). In Kensington, the beginning of September is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from August's 85.8°F (29.9°C) to a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Kensington, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.2°F (19°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C). Setting in of October comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C) in September to a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Kensington, is another cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.8°F (12.1°C) and min 39°F (3.9°C). Kensington experiences a temperature shift at the start of November, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in October to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Kensington, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C). The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January stands out as Kensington's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How much does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 13.7 snowfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Kensington?

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

When it does not snow?

In Kensington, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.

What month is the hottest?

Temperature records mark July as the warmest month, with highs averaging 87.8°F (31°C) and lows at 69.4°F (20.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

July is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What month has the most sunshine in Kensington?

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

What is the rainiest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

What is the most humid month in Kensington?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

Average temperature
Kensington, MD

Average temperature - Kensington, MD

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).

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
Kensington, MD

Average pressure - Kensington, MD

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
Kensington, MD

Average wind speed - Kensington, MD

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
Kensington, MD

Average humidity - Kensington, MD

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall
Kensington, MD

Average rainfall - Kensington, MD

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
Kensington, MD

Average rainfall days - Kensington, MD

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
Kensington, MD

Average snowfall - Kensington, MD

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
Kensington, MD

Average snowfall days - Kensington, MD

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 / Average sunshine
Kensington, MD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Kensington, MD

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).

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
Kensington, MD

Average sunshine days - Kensington, MD

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
Kensington, MD

Average UV index - Kensington, MD

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 visibility
Kensington, MD

Average visibility - Kensington, MD

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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