What’s the climate like in Chelmsford?
The current climate of Chelmsford features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chelmsford in recent years was 37°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in January 2019.
On average, Chelmsford gets 1517 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 106 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Chelmsford?
The best time to visit Chelmsford for sunny weather is May, June, August and September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chelmsford. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Chelmsford
The climate table of Chelmsford shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -7 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 138 | 211 | 70 | 122 | 109 | 116 | 188 | 114 | 85 | 132 | 93 | 139 |
| Snow (cm) | 52 | 32 | 11 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 1,6 | 8,4 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1517 mm per year, averaging 126 mm per month
- Snowfall: 106 cm per year
- Driest months: 70 mm in March, 85 mm in September and 93 mm in November
- Wettest months: 211 mm in February, 188 mm in July and 139 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Chelmsford
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chelmsford
This graph shows how much precipitation Chelmsford, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Chelmsford
This graph shows how much snow Chelmsford, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chelmsford
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chelmsford
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chelmsford
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Chelmsford
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Chelmsford by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chelmsford. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
