December weather forecast
Kettering, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kettering, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Kettering experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). Kettering observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Kettering, Maryland, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kettering, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kettering, there are 164.8 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kettering, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kettering, there are 15.1 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kettering is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kettering, Maryland, is 5.2h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Kettering?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kettering during December are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kettering?

In December, the average relative humidity in Kettering, Maryland, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Kettering in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kettering in December?

In Kettering, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kettering?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Kettering is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kettering?

On the first day of December in Kettering, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kettering?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kettering, Maryland, is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kettering?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Kettering?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kettering is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kettering, MD

Average temperature in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kettering, MD

Average pressure in December - Kettering, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Kettering, MD

Average wind speed in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kettering, MD

Average humidity in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kettering, MD

Average rainfall in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kettering, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

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

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Average snowfall in December
Kettering, MD

Average snowfall in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kettering, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Kettering, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kettering, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kettering, MD

Average UV index in December - Kettering, 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
Kettering, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Kettering, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Kettering, MD

Average visibility in December - Kettering, MD
  • 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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