December weather forecast
Richmond, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Richmond, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and an average low of 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Richmond's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). Throughout December in Richmond, a steady low-temperature average of 43°F (6.1°C) is noted.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Richmond are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Richmond, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Richmond, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Richmond are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Richmond in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Richmond, is 59.2°F (15.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the most humid month in Richmond?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Richmond?

In December, the average relative humidity in Richmond, Alabama, is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Richmond?

The month with the most rainfall in Richmond, Alabama, is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Richmond in December?

In Richmond, Alabama, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Richmond?

December is the first month it typically snows in Richmond, Alabama. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richmond?

December has the shortest days of the year in Richmond, Alabama, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Richmond have in December?

The average day length in December in Richmond, Alabama, is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Richmond?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richmond, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Richmond?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Richmond is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Richmond?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Richmond.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Richmond?

In Richmond, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richmond, AL

Average temperature in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 43°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Richmond, AL

Average pressure in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Richmond, AL

Average wind speed in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Richmond, AL

Average humidity in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Richmond, AL

Average rainfall in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Richmond, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Richmond, AL

Average snowfall in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Richmond, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richmond, AL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Richmond, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Richmond, AL

Average UV index in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Richmond, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Richmond, AL

Average visibility in December - Richmond, AL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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