Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Richlands temperatures generally rest at a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during the December nights.Humidity
In Richlands, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Richlands, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Richlands, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Richlands. December is the month with the most snowfall in Richlands. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 4.65" (118mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Richlands.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Richlands in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Richlands?
How many days does it rain in December in Richlands?
What is the snowiest month in Richlands?
How many days does it snow in December in Richlands?
What is the month with the shortest days in Richlands?
How many hours of daylight does Richlands have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Richlands?
How many hours of sunshine does Richlands have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Richlands?
What is the UV index reading in December in Richlands?
Average temperature in December
Richlands, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Richlands, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richlands, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Richlands, VA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Richlands, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Richlands, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richlands, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richlands, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richlands, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richlands, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Richlands, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Richlands, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Richlands, VA
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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