December weather forecast
Richwood, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Richwood, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). Richwood observes an average nighttime temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during December.

Humidity

In Richwood, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Richwood, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.8 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Richwood, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in December interprets into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Richwood, is 56.3°F (13.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Richwood?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Richwood, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Richwood?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Richwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richwood, LA

Average temperature in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Richwood, LA

Average pressure in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richwood, LA

Average wind speed in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Richwood, LA

Average humidity in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Richwood, LA

Average rainfall in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Richwood, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richwood, LA

Average snowfall in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richwood, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richwood, LA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richwood, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Richwood, LA

Average UV index in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Richwood, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Richwood, LA

Average visibility in December - Richwood, LA
  • 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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