December weather forecast
Richmond, TX

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an enjoyable month in Richmond, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average high of 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). In Richmond, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In Richmond, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Richmond, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Richmond, Texas.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Richmond. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during December morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Richmond?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Richmond, is 63°F (17.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in October is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Richmond?

In December, the average relative humidity in Richmond is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Richmond?

In Richmond, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Richmond?

March through December are months without snowfall in Richmond, Texas.

Does it snow in Richmond in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Richmond?

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Richmond, Texas.

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

In December, the average day length in Richmond, Texas, is 10h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Richmond?

On the first day of December in Richmond, Texas, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Richmond?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Richmond, Texas, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Richmond have in December?

In Richmond, Texas, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Richmond?

The months with the lowest UV index in Richmond are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in December in Richmond?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Richmond, Texas, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richmond, TX

Average temperature in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Richmond, TX

Average pressure in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Richmond, TX

Average wind speed in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Richmond, TX

Average humidity in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Richmond, TX

Average rainfall in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Richmond, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall days in December
Richmond, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richmond, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Richmond, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Richmond, TX

Average UV index in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Richmond, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Richmond, TX

Average visibility in December - Richmond, TX
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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