Chelsea weather in December (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Curious about the December weather in Chelsea? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Chelsea generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Chelsea in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 12 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 141 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Chelsea. August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chelsea climate page with graphs.

 

Chelsea, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 25 km/h *  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Chelsea in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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