December weather forecastRichmond, LA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Richmond, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 57°F (13.9°C) and min 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in November to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). Richmond's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Richmond, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.6 days and collects up to 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Richmond, snow does not fall in April through October and December.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Richmond, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Richmond is December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Richmond, LA
- Average high temperature in December: 57°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 43.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Richmond, LA
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richmond, LA
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Richmond, LA
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Richmond, LA
- Average rainfall in December: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Richmond, LA
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richmond, LA
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richmond, LA
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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, LA
- 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: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richmond, LA
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Richmond, LA
- 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, LA
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Richmond, LA
- 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).
