December weather forecast
Richfield, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Richfield, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in November to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Richfield encounters a steady low-temperature average of 37.9°F (3.3°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Richfield.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richfield, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Richfield. In Richfield, North Carolina, in December, snow falls for 0.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Richfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.6 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. 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. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Richfield in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Richfield, is 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.9°F (3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Richfield?

The months with the highest humidity in Richfield, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Richfield?

In Richfield, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Richfield?

In Richfield, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Richfield in December?

In Richfield, North Carolina, in December, during 0.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richfield?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Richfield have in December?

The average day length in December in Richfield is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Richfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richfield, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Richfield?

The month with the least sunshine in Richfield is December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Richfield have in December?

In Richfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Richfield?

In Richfield, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Richfield, NC

Average temperature in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Richfield, NC

Average pressure in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richfield, NC

Average wind speed in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Richfield, NC

Average humidity in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Richfield, NC

Average rainfall in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Richfield, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richfield, NC

Average snowfall in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richfield, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richfield, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Richfield, NC

Average UV index in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Richfield, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Richfield, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Richfield, NC

Average visibility in December - Richfield, NC
  • 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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