December weather forecast
Kensington, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kensington, is still a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.4°F (13°C) and min 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

In Kensington, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, in Kensington, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kensington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.2 days and collects up to 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Kensington, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Kensington?

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C), is considered the coldest month.

What are December temperatures in Kensington?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kensington, is 55.4°F (13°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.9°F (6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kensington?

In Kensington, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kensington?

In Kensington, California, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kensington?

December has the shortest days of the year in Kensington, California, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Kensington?

In December, the average day length in Kensington is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kensington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kensington?

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Kensington have in December?

In Kensington, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kensington?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December in Kensington?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kensington, California, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kensington, CA

Average temperature in December - Kensington, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (43.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kensington, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Kensington, CA

Average wind speed in December - Kensington, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kensington, CA

Average humidity in December - Kensington, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kensington, CA

Average rainfall in December - Kensington, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kensington, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Kensington, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.1 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kensington, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kensington, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Kensington, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kensington, CA

Average UV index in December - Kensington, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kensington, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Kensington, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Kensington, CA

Average visibility in December - Kensington, CA
  • 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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