December weather forecast
Richland, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Richland, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In Richland, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richland, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Richland, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Richland, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Richland, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Richland, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Richland is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Richland, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Richland have in December?

In Richland, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Richland have in December?

In Richland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Richland, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Richland, PA

Average pressure in December - Richland, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richland, PA

Average wind speed in December - Richland, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Richland, PA

Average humidity in December - Richland, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Richland, PA

Average rainfall in December - Richland, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Richland, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Richland, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richland, PA

Average snowfall in December - Richland, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richland, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Richland, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richland, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richland, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Richland, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Richland, PA

Average UV index in December - Richland, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Richland, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Richland, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Richland, PA

Average visibility in December - Richland, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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