December weather forecast
West Richland, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Richland, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and lows of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in West Richland is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Richland, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Richland, there are 10.4 snowfall days, and 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:21 pm PST.

Sunshine

In West Richland, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Richland. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in West Richland?

In West Richland, Washington, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

How cold is it in West Richland in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in West Richland, is 38.1°F (3.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Richland?

In December, the average relative humidity in West Richland is 78%.

What is the wettest month in West Richland?

The month with the most rainfall in West Richland, Washington, is December, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in West Richland in December?

In West Richland, Washington, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in West Richland in December?

In West Richland, Washington, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Richland?

The month with the shortest days in West Richland is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West Richland have in December?

The average day length in December in West Richland, Washington, is 8h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Richland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:21 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Richland?

The average sunshine duration in December in West Richland is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Richland?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Richland, Washington.

What is the UV index reading in December in West Richland?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in West Richland, Washington, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Richland, WA

Average temperature in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Richland, WA

Average pressure in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Richland, WA

Average wind speed in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Richland, WA

Average humidity in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (35%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Richland, WA

Average rainfall in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Richland, WA

Average rainfall days in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Richland, WA

Average snowfall in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
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
West Richland, WA

Average snowfall days in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 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
West Richland, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Richland, WA

Average sunshine days in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (15.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Richland, WA

Average UV index in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
West Richland, WA

Average cloud cover in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
West Richland, WA

Average visibility in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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