December weather forecast
Richland, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Richland, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

During Richland's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). Richland records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in December, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Richland, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 39.21" (996mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Richland, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.54" (217mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76.2 snowfall days, and 36.61" (930mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 34.3°F (1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Richland, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Richland?

In Richland, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Richland?

In Richland, New York, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 8.54" (217mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Richland have in December?

In Richland, the average day length in December is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Richland is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Richland, NY

Average temperature in December - Richland, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Richland, NY

Average pressure in December - Richland, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richland, NY

Average wind speed in December - Richland, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Richland, NY

Average humidity in December - Richland, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Richland, NY

Average rainfall in December - Richland, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Richland, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Richland, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richland, NY

Average snowfall in December - Richland, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richland, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Richland, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richland, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richland, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richland, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Richland, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Richland, NY

Average UV index in December - Richland, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Richland, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Richland, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Richland, NY

Average visibility in December - Richland, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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