December weather forecast
North Kensington, MD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in North Kensington's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). In the month of December, North Kensington records a consistent average low-temperature 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 North Kensington.

Rainfall

In North Kensington, Maryland, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in North Kensington, Maryland, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
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, in North Kensington, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in North Kensington, Maryland, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for North Kensington in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in North Kensington, is 45.3°F (7.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in North Kensington?

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

What is the average humidity in December in North Kensington?

In December, the average relative humidity in North Kensington is 76%.

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

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

How much does it snow in North Kensington in December?

In North Kensington, Maryland, 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 North Kensington?

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

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

The average day length in December in North Kensington is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in North Kensington?

On the first day of December in North Kensington, 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 many hours of sunshine does North Kensington have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in North Kensington is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in North Kensington?

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

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

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

Average temperature in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average pressure in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average wind speed in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average humidity in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

Average rainfall in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

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

Average snowfall in December - North Kensington, 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
North Kensington, MD

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

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

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

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

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

Average visibility in December - North Kensington, 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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