December weather forecast
Richmond, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Richmond, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63°F (17.2°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

Richmond's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) to an enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 48.7°F (9.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in December transforms into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Richmond in December?

Richmond in December has an average high-temperature of 63°F (17.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Richmond, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Richmond, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Richmond is 10h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Richmond, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Richmond, TX

Average temperature in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Richmond, TX

Average pressure in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richmond, TX

Average wind speed in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Richmond, TX

Average humidity in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Richmond, TX

Average rainfall in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Richmond, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.4 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Richmond, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richmond, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richmond, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Richmond, TX

Average UV index in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Richmond, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Richmond, TX

Average visibility in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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