December weather forecast
Kettering, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Kettering, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). During December nights, Kettering witnesses a consistent average temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kettering, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kettering, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.8 days and collects up to 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Kettering, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kettering, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Kettering in December has an average high-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kettering, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kettering, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kettering, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kettering?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kettering have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kettering have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Kettering?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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 temperature in December
Kettering, MD

Average temperature in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°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 (28.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Kettering, MD

Average pressure in December - Kettering, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kettering, MD

Average wind speed in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Kettering, MD

Average humidity in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Kettering, MD

Average rainfall in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Kettering, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kettering, MD

Average snowfall in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kettering, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Kettering, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kettering, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kettering, MD

Average UV index in December - Kettering, 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
Kettering, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

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

Average visibility in December
Kettering, MD

Average visibility in December - Kettering, MD
  • 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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