Kensington, MD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Kensington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kensington.
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What is the weather usually like in Kensington?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kensington: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DALECARLIA RSVR, MD US (USC00182325), adjusted for the elevation of Kensington.
Kensington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kensington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Kensington?
Kensington has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kensington is May–June and September–October. At 285 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Kensington
What is the hottest month in Kensington?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Kensington?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Kensington?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Kensington?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kensington?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kensington have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Kensington in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 36°F, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Kensington?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Kensington weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Kensington.
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