Richmond (VA)
December
Weather in Richmond, Virginia for December 2026
Your guide to Richmond weather in December - trends and predictions
Snowfall in Richmond during December is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
In general, the average temperature in Richmond at the beginning of December is 8.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 9.8 °C by the end of December.
Richmond experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 7 rainy days and a total precipitation of 145.6 mm.
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23
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1
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9°/2°
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15 km/h
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69 %
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Richmond Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Richmond
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December weather in Richmond day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 | Overcast | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 | Moderate rain | 9° /4° | 18.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 | Fog | 11° /4° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 4 | Overcast | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Light rain | 6° /-1° | 8.2 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| Dec. 6 | Light drizzle | 6° /0° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Cloudy | 7° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Partly cloudy | 10° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Light rain | 12° /2° | 3.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Moderate rain | 14° /6° | 13 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Heavy rain | 9° /3° | 53.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /0° | 1.3 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Partly cloudy | 6° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Sunny | 5° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Sunny | 8° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Overcast | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Moderate rain | 12° /6° | 16.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Light rain | 12° /4° | 4.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Light rain | 12° /3° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Sunny | 9° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Overcast | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Overcast | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Overcast | 9° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Overcast | 8° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Light rain shower | 8° /3° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 10° /4° | 5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Patchy rain possible | 8° /5° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Light rain | 14° /5° | 8.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Light rain | 9° /3° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Overcast | 11° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Richmond in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Richmond forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Richmond in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Richmond during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Richmond during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 145.6 mm is expected in Richmond during December, occurring over more than 7 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Richmond in December 2026?
Richmond typically sees 1.4 cm of snowfall during December.
What are the typical wind conditions in Richmond during December?
The average wind speed in Richmond during December is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Richmond snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Richmond sees 1 snowy days during December, with approximately 1.4 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Richmond
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Typically, Richmond has 7 rainy days in December with a total of 145.6 mm of rainfall.
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