December weather forecast
Kensington, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kensington, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and min 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a frigid cold 12.6°F (-10.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.9 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.2 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kensington, is 22.3°F (-5.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kensington?

In December, the average relative humidity in Kensington is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kensington, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.2 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kensington, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kensington have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kensington, MN

Average temperature in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Kensington, MN

Average pressure in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kensington, MN

Average wind speed in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Kensington, MN

Average humidity in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Kensington, MN

Average rainfall in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Kensington, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kensington, MN

Average snowfall in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kensington, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kensington, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kensington, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Kensington, MN

Average UV index in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kensington, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Kensington, MN

Average visibility in December - Kensington, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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