December weather forecast
Richmond, IN

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Weather in December

December ushers in winter weather in Richmond, Indiana. The city displays a remarkable spectacle with its bright winter sunshine and snowfall reaching 2.28in. December transforms Richmond into a winter wonderland, with numerous festivities and holiday lights adding to the cheer. While it's a quiet month for outdoor sports, indoor activities get a major boost. December is all about hot chocolates, good books, and enjoying the holiday spirit amidst the beauty of a snowy landscape.

Temperature

December brings a drop in Richmond's average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to an icy 38.1°F (3.4°C). Richmond experiences an average low-temperature reading of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 23.74" (603mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Richmond, is 38.1°F (3.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Richmond?

In Richmond, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Richmond, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Richmond have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Richmond have in December?

In Richmond, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Richmond, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richmond, IN

Average temperature in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Richmond, IN

Average pressure in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richmond, IN

Average wind speed in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Richmond, IN

Average humidity in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Richmond, IN

Average rainfall in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Richmond, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richmond, IN

Average snowfall in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richmond, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richmond, IN
  • 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: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richmond, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Richmond, IN

Average UV index in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Richmond, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Richmond, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Richmond, IN

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

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

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