December weather forecastChelsea, VT
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Chelsea, Vermont, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 19°F (-7.2°C).Temperature
Stepping into December, Chelsea observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) is expected.Humidity
In Chelsea, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Chelsea, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chelsea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.6 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Chelsea, during December, snow falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow. In Chelsea, during the entire year, snow falls for 107.7 days and aggregates up to 58.82" (1494mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average high temperature in December: 28.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average snowfall in December: 9.37"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average snowfall days in December: 21 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Chelsea, VT
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
