December weather forecastRichard, WV
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Richard, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Richard, in December, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Richard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 36.46" (926mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated. In Richard, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.1 days and aggregates up to 32.32" (821mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Richard. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richard, WV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
