Richmond weather in December
December in Richmond: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Richmond · #560 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Richmond climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 113 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Richmond in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Richmond?
- December in Richmond: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Richmond on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Richmond in December?
- In December, Richmond averages a daily high of 11.7°C and a low of 2.4°C, with about 113.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Richmond in December?
- Richmond has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in December.