December weather in Richlands, VA
The average temperature in Richlands in December is 36.8°F (26.1°F–47.6°F). Average precipitation: 3.78 inches. Average snowfall is 3.4 inches.
December is a winter month in Richlands, and is cooler than the annual average of 53.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 28m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
47.6°F
Avg Low
26.1°F
Precipitation
3.78 in
Snow
3.4 in
December records in Richlands
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 72.0°F (1991) | 14.0°F (1999) | 1.78 in (2010) |
| December 2 | 66.9°F (2006) | 14.0°F (1999) | 1.56 in (1991) |
| December 3 | 70.0°F (1991) | 16.0°F (2008) | 1.35 in (1991) |
| December 4 | 68.0°F (2012) | 10.9°F (2000) | 0.60 in (2005) |
| December 5 | 66.9°F (1998) | 12.0°F (1989) | 1.95 in (1993) |
| December 6 | 79.0°F (2001) | 12.0°F (1992) | 0.41 in (2011) |
| December 7 | 66.9°F (1998) | 10.9°F (2024) | 0.98 in (2004) |
| December 8 | 70.0°F (2004) | 1.9°F (1995) | 1.08 in (2011) |
| December 9 | 66.0°F (1999) | 1.9°F (2010) | 1.45 in (1998) |
| December 10 | 66.9°F (2012) | 1.9°F (1995) | 1.29 in (2004) |
| December 11 | 64.0°F (2024) | 1.0°F (1995) | 0.71 in (2003) |
| December 12 | 69.1°F (2007) | 7.0°F (1995) | 1.10 in (2008) |
| December 13 | 66.0°F (2015) | 10.9°F (2009) | 0.89 in (1998) |
| December 14 | 71.1°F (2015) | 10.0°F (2010) | 0.78 in (2020) |
| December 15 | 72.0°F (2015) | 3.9°F (2025) | 0.58 in (2013) |
| December 16 | 73.0°F (2015) | 3.0°F (1989) | 0.62 in (2007) |
| December 17 | 68.0°F (2015) | -2.9°F (1989) | 0.95 in (2010) |
| December 18 | 66.9°F (2016) | -0.9°F (1989) | 0.59 in (2015) |
| December 19 | 64.9°F (2006) | 10.0°F (1991) | 1.61 in (2009) |
| December 20 | 63.0°F (2002) | -2.9°F (2004) | 0.46 in (1992) |
| December 21 | 59.0°F (2025) | -2.9°F (2004) | 0.40 in (1993) |
| December 22 | 71.1°F (2013) | -4.0°F (1989) | 0.42 in (1998) |
| December 23 | 70.0°F (2013) | -14.1°F (1989) | 0.98 in (2011) |
| December 24 | 64.9°F (1996) | -15.0°F (1989) | 0.80 in (2016) |
| December 25 | 68.0°F (2019) | -2.0°F (1989) | 0.72 in (2002) |
| December 26 | 66.0°F (2019) | 5.0°F (2000) | 0.94 in (2015) |
| December 27 | 70.0°F (2019) | -0.9°F (1989) | 0.46 in (2016) |
| December 28 | 73.9°F (2015) | 5.0°F (1989) | 1.50 in (1997) |
| December 29 | 69.1°F (2021) | 5.0°F (2010) | 1.16 in (2013) |
| December 30 | 70.0°F (2019) | 10.0°F (1995) | 0.61 in (2024) |
| December 31 | 64.0°F (1992) | 9.0°F (2001) | 0.16 in (1998) |