December weather forecastRichmond, AL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Richmond, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in November to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C). Richmond's temperature lowers to a mean of 43°F (6.1°C) during the nights in December.Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Richmond, Alabama, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.5 days and aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Richmond, AL
- Average high temperature in December: 59.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 43°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Richmond, AL
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richmond, AL
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Richmond, AL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Richmond, AL
- Average rainfall in December: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Richmond, AL
- Average rainfall days in December: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richmond, AL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richmond, AL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Richmond, AL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richmond, AL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Richmond, AL
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Richmond, AL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Richmond, AL
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
