Richmond · December
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 36°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 36°F
Humidity
73%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
10 mph
What December feels like in Richmond
Sunrise
08:16
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:54
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Richmond in December
The kit for December in Richmond: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-6° avg high
+3 rain days
Richmond in November →
December
52°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+6° avg high
0 rain days
Richmond in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Richmond in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Richmond in December?+
Average high 52°F, average low 36°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Richmond?+
Compared to November (avg high 59°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 47°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Richmond in December?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in December, on average.