December weather forecast
Richwood, LA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderate month in Richwood, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

In Richwood, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Richwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Richwood is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Richwood, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Richwood?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Richwood, is 56.3°F (13.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Richwood?

In December, the average relative humidity in Richwood, Louisiana, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Richwood in December?

In Richwood, Louisiana, during December, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Richwood?

December is the first month it typically snows in Richwood, Louisiana. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richwood?

December has the shortest days of the year in Richwood, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Richwood have in December?

In December, the average day length in Richwood, Louisiana, is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Richwood?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Richwood?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Richwood, Louisiana, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Richwood?

The months with the lowest UV index in Richwood, Louisiana, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December in Richwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richwood, LA

Average temperature in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Richwood, LA

Average pressure in December - Richwood, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Richwood, LA

Average wind speed in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Richwood, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Richwood, LA

Average rainfall in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Richwood, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Richwood, LA

Average snowfall in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Richwood, LA

Average snowfall days in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 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, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Richwood, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Richwood, LA

Average UV index in December - Richwood, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Richwood, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Richwood, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Richwood, LA

Average visibility in December - Richwood, 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).

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