December weather forecast
Kent, WA

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Weather in December

December welcomes the official winter season in Kent, Washington, with its characteristic chilly climate and reasonably high rainfall at 4.76" (121mm). The city experiences the shortest daylight at just 8.5 hours, and the weather steadily cools down. A thin blanket of snow covering the city with an average snowfall of 0.39" (10mm) signals the culmination of the year. Remember to pack warm clothing and be ready to join the hearty winter festivities in and around Kent.

Temperature

December stands out as Kent's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Kent are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kent, Washington, are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Kent is December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Kent?

December, recording an average high temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C), is Kent's coldest month.

How cold is December in Kent?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Kent, is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What are the most humid months in Kent?

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Kent?

In Kent, Washington, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

What is the wettest month in Kent?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Kent. Rain falls for 19 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Kent?

In Kent, Washington, in December, during 19 rainfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Kent in December?

In Kent, Washington, in December, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kent?

December has the shortest days of the year in Kent, Washington, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Kent is 8h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kent?

On the first day of December in Kent, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kent?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Kent.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kent?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kent is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kent?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kent, Washington, are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kent?

In Kent, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kent, WA

Average temperature in December - Kent, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kent, WA

Average pressure in December - Kent, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Kent, WA

Average wind speed in December - Kent, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kent, WA

Average humidity in December - Kent, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kent, WA

Average rainfall in December - Kent, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kent, WA

Average rainfall days in December - Kent, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kent, WA

Average snowfall in December - Kent, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kent, WA

Average snowfall days in December - Kent, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Kent, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kent, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kent, WA

Average sunshine days in December - Kent, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kent, WA

Average UV index in December - Kent, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kent, WA

Average cloud cover in December - Kent, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Kent, WA

Average visibility in December - Kent, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (5mi).

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