December weather forecast
Richlands, NC

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Richlands, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in November to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Richlands, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Richlands, in December, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C). In September, 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 appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Richlands, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Richlands?

April through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in December?

In Richlands, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Richlands have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Richlands have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Richlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richlands, NC

Average temperature in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Richlands, NC

Average pressure in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richlands, NC

Average wind speed in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Richlands, NC

Average humidity in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Richlands, NC

Average rainfall in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Richlands, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richlands, NC

Average snowfall in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richlands, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Richlands, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richlands, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richlands, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Richlands, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Richlands, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Richlands, NC

Average visibility in December - Richlands, 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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