Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With its high average temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low of 45°F (7.2°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.Humidity
In Richmond, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.Rainfall
In Richmond, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 64.5 rainfall days, and 5.98" (152mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Richmond, the average seawater temperature in December is 54.5°F (12.5°C).Note: Dipping in 54.5°F (12.5°C) at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Richmond, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Richmond, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
Frequently asked questions
What month is the coldest in Richmond?
What is the usual temperature for Richmond in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Richmond?
How much does it rain in Richmond in December?
What is the ocean temperature in December in Richmond?
What is the month with the shortest days in Richmond?
How many hours of daylight does Richmond have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Richmond?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Richmond?
How many hours of sunshine does Richmond have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Richmond?
What is the UV index reading in December in Richmond?
Average temperature in December
Richmond, CA
- Average high temperature in December: 55.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 45°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Richmond, CA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richmond, CA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Richmond, CA
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in December
Richmond, CA
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0.08").
Average rainfall days in December
Richmond, CA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Richmond, CA
- Average sea temperature in December: 54.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (57.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are April and June (53°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richmond, CA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richmond, CA
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Richmond, CA
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Richmond, CA
- Average cloud cover in December: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Richmond, CA
- 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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