December weather forecast
North Kensington, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in North Kensington, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is noted in North Kensington, Maryland.

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In North Kensington, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in North Kensington, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.1 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for North Kensington in December?

North Kensington in December has an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in North Kensington?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in North Kensington in December?

In December, in North Kensington, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In North Kensington, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is 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 intensity in December?

In North Kensington, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
North Kensington, MD

Average temperature in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average pressure in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average wind speed in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average humidity in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average rainfall in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average rainfall days in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average snowfall in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average snowfall days in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average sunshine days in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average UV index in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average cloud cover in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average visibility in December - North Kensington, 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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