December weather forecast
Richlands, NC

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Richlands, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from November's enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). An average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Richlands.

Rainfall

In Richlands, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Richlands, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Richlands, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Richlands is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Richlands?

December temperatures in Richlands vary between a high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Richlands?

The months with the highest humidity in Richlands are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Richlands?

In Richlands, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Richlands in December?

In Richlands, North Carolina, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Richlands?

In Richlands, snow does not fall in April through December.

Does it snow in Richlands in December?

In Richlands, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richlands?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Richlands, North Carolina.

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

In Richlands, North Carolina, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Richlands?

On the first day of December in Richlands, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Richlands?

The months with the least sunshine in Richlands are January and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Richlands?

The average sunshine duration in December in Richlands is 5.6h.

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

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Richlands.

What is the UV index reading in December in Richlands?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Richlands is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richlands, NC

Average temperature in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.4°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 (35.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Richlands, NC

Average pressure in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Richlands, NC

Average wind speed in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Richlands, NC

Average humidity in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Richlands, NC

Average rainfall in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Richlands, NC

Average rainfall days in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Richlands, NC

Average snowfall in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Richlands, NC

Average snowfall days in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richlands, NC

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Richlands, NC

Average sunshine days in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Richlands, NC

Average UV index in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Richlands, NC

Average cloud cover in December - Richlands, NC
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Richlands, NC

Average visibility in December - Richlands, NC
  • 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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