December weather forecast
Kensington, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Kensington, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Kensington records a slight downturn in temperature to an average of 34.5°F (1.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Kensington, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kensington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kensington, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kensington, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Kensington?

In December, the average relative humidity in Kensington is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kensington, New York, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kensington, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kensington have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kensington have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Kensington?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kensington, NY

Average temperature in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Kensington, NY

Average pressure in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kensington, NY

Average wind speed in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Kensington, NY

Average humidity in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kensington, NY

Average rainfall in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Kensington, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kensington, NY

Average snowfall in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kensington, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kensington, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Kensington, NY

Average UV index in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kensington, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Kensington, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Kensington, NY

Average visibility in December - Kensington, NY
  • 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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