December weather forecastRichmond Heights, OH
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Richmond Heights, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). Richmond Heights welcomes an average low temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) in December, a gentle shift from the day's high.Humidity
In Richmond Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richmond Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.9 days and collects up to 28.58" (726mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Richmond Heights are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout December, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.5 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Richmond Heights, the average sunshine in December is 3h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Richmond Heights. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average rainfall in December: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Richmond Heights, OH
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
