December weather forecast
Kensington Knolls, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Kensington Knolls, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Kensington Knolls temperatures generally rest at a low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Kensington Knolls, Maryland, are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Kensington Knolls, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kensington Knolls, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kensington Knolls, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Kensington Knolls, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.1 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kensington Knolls in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kensington Knolls, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Kensington Knolls?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Kensington Knolls?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Kensington Knolls?

In Kensington Knolls, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

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

In Kensington Knolls, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

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

The month with the shortest days in Kensington Knolls, Maryland, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kensington Knolls have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Kensington Knolls?

On the first day of December in Kensington Knolls, 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.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kensington Knolls?

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

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

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

Average temperature in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average pressure in December - Kensington Knolls, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average humidity in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average rainfall in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average snowfall in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average UV index in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Kensington Knolls, 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 Knolls, MD

Average visibility in December - Kensington Knolls, 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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