December weather forecast
South Kensington, MD

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in South Kensington, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). During the month of December, South Kensington experiences a steady low-temperature average of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in South Kensington, Maryland, is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In South Kensington, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in South Kensington, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In South Kensington, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In South Kensington, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.7 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days 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 South Kensington, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in South Kensington.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in South Kensington are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in South Kensington in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in South Kensington during December are 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in South Kensington?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month in South Kensington.

What is the average humidity in December in South Kensington?

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

How much does it rain in South Kensington in December?

In South Kensington, Maryland, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in South Kensington in December?

In South Kensington, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

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

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in South Kensington?

On the first day of December in South 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.

What are the months with the least sunshine in South Kensington?

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in South Kensington, Maryland, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in South Kensington?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in South Kensington?

In South Kensington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
South Kensington, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
South Kensington, MD

Average pressure in December - South 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).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
South Kensington, MD

Average wind speed in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
South Kensington, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
South Kensington, MD

Average rainfall in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
South Kensington, MD

Average rainfall days in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
South Kensington, MD

Average snowfall in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
South Kensington, MD

Average snowfall days in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
South Kensington, MD

Average sunshine days in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
South Kensington, MD

Average UV index in December - South 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
South Kensington, MD

Average cloud cover in December - South Kensington, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

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

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
South Kensington, MD

Average visibility in December - South 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).

[Resources]

South Kensington, Maryland, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location