December weather forecast
Richards, MO

Share

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

Richards observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Richards, in December, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Richards, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.7 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Richards, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.3 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Richards, 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, 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 in Richards. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Richards?

In Richards, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Richards?

In December, the average relative humidity in Richards is 72%.

How much does it rain in Richards in December?

In Richards, Missouri, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Richards?

In Richards, Missouri, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richards?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Richards have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Richards?

On the first day of December in Richards, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Richards?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Richards, Missouri, is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Richards?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Richards?

In Richards, Missouri, 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.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Richards, MO

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).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Richards, MO

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).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Richards, MO

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).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Richards, MO

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%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Richards, MO

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").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Richards, MO

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).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Richards, MO

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").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Richards, MO

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).

[Resources]

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richards, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richards, MO
  • 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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Richards, MO

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).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Richards, MO

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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Richards, MO

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).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Richards, MO

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).

[Resources]

Richards, Missouri, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location