December weather forecast
Kent, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Kent, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). In Kent, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Kent is 82%.

Rainfall

In Kent, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.3 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kent are January through May, October through December. In Kent, in December, during 14 snowfall days, 5" (127mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.7 snowfall days, and 26.93" (684mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kent, the average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

January 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kent in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kent, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kent?

In Kent, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kent?

In Kent, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kent in December?

In Kent, New York, during December, snow falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kent?

December has the shortest days of the year in Kent, New York, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kent have in December?

In Kent, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kent?

On the first day of December in Kent, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kent?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kent is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kent?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Kent?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kent, New York, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kent, NY

Average temperature in December - Kent, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Kent, NY

Average pressure in December - Kent, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kent, NY

Average wind speed in December - Kent, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Kent, NY

Average humidity in December - Kent, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Kent, NY

Average rainfall in December - Kent, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Kent, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Kent, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kent, NY

Average snowfall in December - Kent, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kent, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Kent, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kent, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kent, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kent, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Kent, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Kent, NY

Average UV index in December - Kent, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kent, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Kent, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Kent, NY

Average visibility in December - Kent, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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