December weather forecast
Chelsea, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chelsea, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from a refreshing 56.7°F (13.7°C) in November to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Chelsea is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Chelsea, Virginia, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chelsea, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chelsea, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Chelsea, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Chelsea is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Chelsea, Virginia.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chelsea. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Chelsea in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chelsea are 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Chelsea?

December is the most humid month in Chelsea, Virginia, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, Virginia, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Chelsea?

In December, in Chelsea, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chelsea in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chelsea?

December has the shortest days of the year in Chelsea, Virginia, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Chelsea?

The average day length in December in Chelsea is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Chelsea?

On the first day of December in Chelsea, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chelsea?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Chelsea.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chelsea?

The average sunshine duration in December in Chelsea, Virginia, is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Chelsea?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Chelsea?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Chelsea is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chelsea, VA

Average temperature in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chelsea, VA

Average pressure in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Chelsea, VA

Average wind speed in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chelsea, VA

Average humidity in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chelsea, VA

Average rainfall in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chelsea, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chelsea, VA

Average snowfall in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chelsea, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chelsea, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chelsea, VA

Average UV index in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Chelsea, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Chelsea, VA

Average visibility in December - Chelsea, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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