December weather forecast
Richmond, UT

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Richmond, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

In Richmond, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 28.6°F (-1.9°C) at the peak and 15.1°F (-9.4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Richmond, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 17.68" (449mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Richmond, in December, during 15.1 snowfall days, 11.73" (298mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 71.1 snowfall days, and 56.1" (1425mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Richmond, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Richmond's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) to a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

How cold is December?

In December, in Richmond, the average high-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Richmond is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Richmond, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Richmond, in December, during 15.1 snowfall days, 11.73" (298mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richmond, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richmond, UT

Average temperature in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Richmond, UT

Average pressure in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average pressure in December: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richmond, UT

Average wind speed in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April, June and August (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Richmond, UT

Average humidity in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Richmond, UT

Average rainfall in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Richmond, UT

Average rainfall days in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richmond, UT

Average snowfall in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average snowfall in December: 11.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richmond, UT

Average snowfall days in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richmond, UT

Average sunshine days in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Richmond, UT

Average UV index in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Richmond, UT

Average cloud cover in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Richmond, UT

Average visibility in December - Richmond, UT
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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