December weather forecast
Richmond Hills, AL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Richmond Hills, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Richmond Hills's average high-temperature eases from a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C) to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). An average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richmond Hills, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 41.26" (1048mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Richmond Hills, Alabama, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Richmond Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.3 days and aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Richmond Hills experiences an average high-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Richmond Hills, in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Richmond Hills, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Richmond Hills, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Richmond Hills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richmond Hills, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Richmond Hills have in December?

In Richmond Hills, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Richmond Hills is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average temperature in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average pressure in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average wind speed in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average humidity in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average rainfall in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").

Average rainfall days in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average rainfall days in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average snowfall in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average snowfall days in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average sunshine days in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average UV index in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average cloud cover in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Richmond Hills, AL

Average visibility in December - Richmond Hills, AL
  • 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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