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
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Richmond Heights records a steady low-temperature average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Richmond Heights, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Richmond Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Richmond Heights, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 3.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Richmond Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 8.19" (208mm) of snow.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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Richmond Heights, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Richmond Heights. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December?
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How long on average sun shines in December in Richmond Heights?
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Average temperature in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- 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: 4h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Richmond Heights, MO
- 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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