December weather forecast
Richard, WV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Richard, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). The average temperature in Richard, West Virginia, during December nights dips to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In Richard, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Richard, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 36.46" (926mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Richard are January through May, October through December. In Richard, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Richard, West Virginia, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Richard is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Richard in December?

Richard in December has an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Richard?

The average relative humidity in December in Richard is 83%.

How much does it rain in Richard in December?

In Richard, West Virginia, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Richard?

In Richard, West Virginia, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richard?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Richard?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Richard have in December?

In Richard, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Richard?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Richard, West Virginia, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Richard?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Richard, WV

Average temperature in December - Richard, WV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Richard, WV

Average pressure in December - Richard, WV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Richard, WV

Average wind speed in December - Richard, WV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Richard, WV

Average humidity in December - Richard, WV
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Richard, WV

Average rainfall in December - Richard, WV
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Richard, WV

Average rainfall days in December - Richard, WV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Richard, WV

Average snowfall in December - Richard, WV
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Richard, WV

Average snowfall days in December - Richard, WV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richard, WV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richard, WV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Richard, WV

Average sunshine days in December - Richard, WV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Richard, WV

Average UV index in December - Richard, WV
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Richard, WV

Average cloud cover in December - Richard, WV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Richard, WV

Average visibility in December - Richard, WV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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