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
The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). During December, Kensington Heights sees a mean low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, in Kensington Heights, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kensington Heights, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Kensington Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.1 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) 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 December, 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 average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
January, November 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Kensington Heights, 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 Heights, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.38"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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 Heights, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Kensington Heights, 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 Heights, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
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 Heights, 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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