December weather forecast
Richlandtown, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Richlandtown is 80%.

Rainfall

In Richlandtown, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Richlandtown, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Richlandtown, 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Richlandtown in December?

In Richlandtown, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Richlandtown have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Richlandtown, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Richlandtown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average temperature in December - Richlandtown, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average pressure in December - Richlandtown, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average wind speed in December - Richlandtown, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Richlandtown, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average rainfall in December - Richlandtown, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Richlandtown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average snowfall in December - Richlandtown, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Richlandtown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richlandtown, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Richlandtown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Richlandtown, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
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Average cloud cover in December - Richlandtown, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
Richlandtown, PA

Average visibility in December - Richlandtown, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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