Richmond weather in December (Virginia, United States of America)
What is the weather forecast for Richmond in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.
Temperatures
In December, Richmond usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 12°C, cooling off to about 0°C at night.
Precipitation
Richmond in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.Average sunshine
The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 164 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond. April and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.
Richmond, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
0°C
Max Temperature
12°C
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
112 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
68%
Sunshine
164 hours
Percentage Sunshine
55%
Where to go in the United States of America in December
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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So, what should you wear in this month?
Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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