Weather in Richmond, Virginia, United States in December
In an average December, Richmond sees a daily high around 48°F and a low around 30°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 48°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 35°F to 61°F |
| Average low | 30°F |
| Typical low range | 21°F to 43°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
13°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
66°F
2015-12-24
Lowest
-9°F
1989-12-22
Feels-like
Highest
78°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
-25°F
1989-12-22
Humidity
Highest
17.4 g/m³
2015-12-24
Lowest
1.0 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
21 mph
1983-12-24
Lowest
3 mph
1996-12-16
Precip
Wettest
8.13 in
2009
Driest
0.77 in
1985
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