December weather forecast
West Richland, WA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Richland, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

West Richland's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in West Richland. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In West Richland, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In West Richland, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.4 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:21 pm PST.

Sunshine

In West Richland, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, with an average high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold does it get in December?

In West Richland, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In West Richland, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Richland, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In West Richland, during December, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:21 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Richland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Richland, WA

Average temperature in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
West Richland, WA

Average pressure in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Richland, WA

Average wind speed in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
West Richland, WA

Average humidity in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (35%).

Average rainfall in December
West Richland, WA

Average rainfall in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
West Richland, WA

Average rainfall days in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Richland, WA

Average snowfall in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Richland, WA

Average snowfall days in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 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
West Richland, WA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Richland, WA

Average sunshine days in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
West Richland, WA

Average UV index in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
West Richland, WA

Average cloud cover in December - West Richland, WA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
West Richland, WA

Average visibility in December - West Richland, WA
  • 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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