December weather forecastRichards, MO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Richards, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).Temperature
December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). During December, Richards's temperature averages to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 72%.Rainfall
In Richards, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In Richards, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Richards, Missouri, the average sunshine in December is 5.6h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Richards, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Richards, MO
- 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richards, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Richards, MO
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Richards, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Richards, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richards, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richards, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richards, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richards, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Richards, MO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Richards, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in December
Richards, MO
- 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).
