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

Wondering what the weather is like in Chelsea during December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Chelsea generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C.

Precipitation

Chelsea in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 12 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 132 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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