Weather in Richmond in December
In an average December, Richmond sees a daily high around 51°F and a low around 35°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 51°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 38°F to 64°F |
| Average low | 35°F |
| Typical low range | 24°F to 48°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
16°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
68°F
2015-12-24
Lowest
5°F
1983-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
78°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
-13°F
1983-12-25
Humidity
Highest
17.2 g/m³
2015-12-25
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2022-12-23
Lowest
4 mph
2014-12-05
Gust
Highest
62 mph
2009-12-03
Lowest
7 mph
1997-12-16
Precip
Wettest
7.55 in
2023
Driest
0.63 in
1985
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