December weather forecast
Chelsea, VT

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Chelsea, Vermont, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). An average minimum temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) is recorded in Chelsea during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Chelsea is 86%.

Rainfall

In Chelsea, Vermont, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Chelsea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.6 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Chelsea. In Chelsea, in December, snow falls for 21 days, with typically accumulated 9.37" (238mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chelsea, there are 107.7 snowfall days, and 58.82" (1494mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chelsea, Vermont.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Chelsea 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 in Chelsea, Vermont. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Chelsea?

The high-temperature, in December, in Chelsea, records 28.6°F (-1.9°C), while the low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in Chelsea in December?

In Chelsea, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chelsea in December?

In Chelsea, in December, snow falls for 21 days, with typically accumulated 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chelsea?

December has the shortest days of the year in Chelsea, Vermont, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chelsea have in December?

The average day length in December in Chelsea, Vermont, is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Chelsea?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chelsea, Vermont, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:21 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, Vermont, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chelsea?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Chelsea, Vermont.

What is the UV index reading in December in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, Vermont, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chelsea, VT

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).

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Average pressure in December
Chelsea, VT

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Chelsea, VT

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).

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Average humidity in December
Chelsea, VT

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chelsea, VT

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chelsea, VT

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Chelsea, VT

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chelsea, VT

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chelsea, VT

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chelsea, VT

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).

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Average UV index in December
Chelsea, VT

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Chelsea, VT

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).

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Average visibility in December
Chelsea, VT

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).

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