December weather forecast
Richfield, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Richfield, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and max 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

Richfield's December weather reaches an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month in Richfield.

Rainfall

In Richfield, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.7 rainfall days, and 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Richfield, Kansas, are January through May, October through December. In Richfield, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Richfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Richfield are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Richfield?

December, recording an average high temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C), is Richfield's coldest month.

What is the temperature in December in Richfield?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Richfield, is 46.8°F (8.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Richfield?

December is the most humid month in Richfield, Kansas, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December in Richfield?

In December, the average relative humidity in Richfield, Kansas, is 56%.

How much does it rain in Richfield in December?

In December, in Richfield, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Richfield?

In Richfield, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richfield?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Richfield?

The average day length in December in Richfield, Kansas, is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Richfield?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Richfield?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Richfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Richfield, Kansas, is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Richfield?

The months with the lowest UV index in Richfield are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Richfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Richfield is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richfield, KS

Average temperature in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Richfield, KS

Average pressure in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richfield, KS

Average wind speed in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Richfield, KS

Average humidity in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Richfield, KS

Average rainfall in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Richfield, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richfield, KS

Average snowfall in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richfield, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richfield, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richfield, KS
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richfield, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Richfield, KS

Average UV index in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Richfield, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Richfield, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in December
Richfield, KS

Average visibility in December - Richfield, KS
  • 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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