December weather forecast
Kensington Heights, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Kensington Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Throughout the month of December, Kensington Heights expects an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Kensington Heights.

Rainfall

In Kensington Heights, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kensington Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Kensington Heights, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kensington Heights, there are 17.1 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) 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 December in Kensington Heights, Maryland, 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.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kensington Heights in December?

December temperatures in Kensington Heights vary between a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Kensington Heights?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Kensington Heights.

What is the average humidity in December in Kensington Heights?

The average relative humidity in December in Kensington Heights is 76%.

How much does it rain in Kensington Heights in December?

In December, in Kensington Heights, Maryland, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kensington Heights?

In Kensington Heights, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kensington Heights?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kensington Heights, Maryland.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kensington Heights?

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.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kensington Heights?

In Kensington Heights, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Kensington Heights?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kensington Heights, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kensington Heights, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - Kensington Heights, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kensington Heights, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kensington Heights, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - Kensington Heights, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Kensington Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Kensington Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - Kensington Heights, 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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