December weather forecastRichardsville, VA
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Richardsville, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and max 46.4°F (8°C).Temperature
In the transition to December, Richardsville observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is noted.Humidity
October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Richardsville, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.4 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. In Richardsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.4 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average rainfall in December: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average snowfall in December: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Richardsville, VA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
