December weather forecast
Richmond, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Richmond, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). In Richmond, in December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Richmond is 72%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richmond, there are 102.5 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Richmond, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Richmond, Kansas, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Richmond, Kansas, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Richmond?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Richmond, is 43°F (6.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Richmond?

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in Richmond in December?

In December, in Richmond, Kansas, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Richmond in December?

In Richmond, Kansas, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richmond?

December has the shortest days of the year in Richmond, Kansas, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In Richmond, Kansas, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Richmond?

On the first day of December in Richmond, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Richmond?

In Richmond, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Richmond?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Richmond?

In Richmond, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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, KS

Average temperature in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Richmond, KS

Average pressure in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richmond, KS

Average wind speed in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Richmond, KS

Average humidity in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Richmond, KS

Average rainfall in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Richmond, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richmond, KS

Average snowfall in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richmond, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richmond, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Richmond, KS

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Richmond, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Richmond, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Richmond, KS

Average visibility in December - Richmond, 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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