December weather forecast
South Kensington, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in South Kensington, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

South Kensington experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). During December, South Kensington sees a mean low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In South Kensington, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Kensington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in South Kensington, Maryland, are January through April, November and December. In South Kensington, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.7 snowfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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, in South Kensington, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

During December, South Kensington experiences an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month in South Kensington, Maryland, is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Kensington, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In South Kensington, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does South Kensington have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does South Kensington have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in South Kensington?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In South Kensington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Kensington, MD

Average temperature in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

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).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°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 in December
South Kensington, MD

Average pressure in December - South 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
South Kensington, MD

Average wind speed in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

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 in December
South Kensington, MD

Average humidity in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
South Kensington, MD

Average rainfall in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

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 in December
South Kensington, MD

Average rainfall days in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

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 in December
South Kensington, MD

Average snowfall in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

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 in December
South Kensington, MD

Average snowfall days in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

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 in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Kensington, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South 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 0min

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 in December
South Kensington, MD

Average sunshine days in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

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 in December
South Kensington, MD

Average UV index in December - South 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
South Kensington, MD

Average cloud cover in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

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
South Kensington, MD

Average visibility in December - South 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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