The weather in December in Richmond

It's cool to moderate in December in Richmond with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 10°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Richmond. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Richmond, Louisiana. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2021, Richmond reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 132 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Richmond

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Richmond. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Richmond New York
Average temperature 18°C 9°C
Max. temperature 20°C 12°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 132 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 16 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Richmond with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Richmond is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Richmond, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Richmond

Temperature in December in Richmond over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Richmond, Louisiana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Richmond

Total precipitation in December in Richmond over the years

Daily UV index in December in Richmond

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Richmond, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Richmond by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Richmond. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.