December weather forecast
Richwood, KY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Richwood, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). Richwood experiences an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in month of December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Richwood, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Richwood, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richwood, Kentucky, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Richwood is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Richwood are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Richwood during December?

The high-temperature in Richwood, Kentucky, during December is 42.1°F (5.6°C) and the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Richwood?

December is the most humid month in Richwood, Kentucky, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Richwood?

The average relative humidity in December in Richwood is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Richwood?

In Richwood, Kentucky, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Richwood in December?

In Richwood, Kentucky, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richwood?

The month with the shortest days in Richwood is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Richwood?

In Richwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Richwood?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Richwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Richwood is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Richwood?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Richwood?

In Richwood, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Richwood, KY

Average temperature in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Richwood, KY

Average pressure in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Richwood, KY

Average wind speed in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Richwood, KY

Average humidity in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Richwood, KY

Average rainfall in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Richwood, KY

Average rainfall days in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Richwood, KY

Average snowfall in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Richwood, KY

Average snowfall days in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richwood, KY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Richwood, KY

Average sunshine days in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Richwood, KY

Average UV index in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Richwood, KY

Average cloud cover in December - Richwood, KY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Richwood, KY

Average visibility in December - Richwood, KY
  • 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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