Chelmsford Weather Forecast, Essex CM1 1

Today 7 Dec East of England

Cloudy and breezy throughout with patchy rain spreading east during the morning. Becoming largely dry towards midday before persistent rain, which is likely to be heavy at times, then spreads east again from late afternoon. Feeling less cold than recently Maximum Temperature 7C.

Tonight 7 Dec East of England

Persistent, occasionally heavy rain coupled with strong winds all easing significantly towards midnight, leaving a legacy of low cloud and some fog for a time. Becoming breezier again later in the night, helping to avoid a frost. Minimum Temperature 3C.

Fri 8 Dec East of England

Initially rather cloudy with fog, gradually giving way to some sunny spells. Perhaps becoming cloudier again later in the north, with some rain possible here as winds stregthen generally. Maximum Temperature 9C.

Sat 9 Dec East of England

Remaining changeable, with periods of rain on all days. Often quite breezy, perhaps especially so later Sunday into Monday. Temperatures often on the mild side.

Sun 10 Dec East of England

Remaining changeable, with periods of rain on all days. Often quite breezy, perhaps especially so later Sunday into Monday. Temperatures often on the mild side.

Mon 11 Dec East of England

Remaining changeable, with periods of rain on all days. Often quite breezy, perhaps especially so later Sunday into Monday. Temperatures often on the mild side.

Tue 12 Dec East of England

Initially unsettled but mild, with rain clearing northern areas whilst showers and sunny spells expected in the south - potential for heavier showers merging into longer spells of rain. By mid-week becoming more settled as high pressure affects southern areas whilst remaining a more wet and windy regime in the north. As such, the wettest weather likely across western high ground, mainly in Scotland and occasionally parts of Northern Ireland and northwest England. Settled conditions in the south with average temperatures and cloudy at times with patchy light rain near coasts and over hills. Clearer spells favouring the southeast but these also allowing potential for fog or frost overnight. The following week returns to unsettled conditions but average to mild temperatures, though favouring the northwest for wettest and windiest conditions.

Wed 13 Dec East of England

Initially unsettled but mild, with rain clearing northern areas whilst showers and sunny spells expected in the south - potential for heavier showers merging into longer spells of rain. By mid-week becoming more settled as high pressure affects southern areas whilst remaining a more wet and windy regime in the north. As such, the wettest weather likely across western high ground, mainly in Scotland and occasionally parts of Northern Ireland and northwest England. Settled conditions in the south with average temperatures and cloudy at times with patchy light rain near coasts and over hills. Clearer spells favouring the southeast but these also allowing potential for fog or frost overnight. The following week returns to unsettled conditions but average to mild temperatures, though favouring the northwest for wettest and windiest conditions.

Chelmsford Weather Forecast

Today 7 Dec East of England

Tonight 7 Dec East of England

Fri 8 Dec East of England

Sat 9 Dec East of England

Sun 10 Dec East of England

Mon 11 Dec East of England

Tue 12 Dec East of England

Wed 13 Dec East of England

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December Temperature

Andrewsfield (17km)

Lowest 17 January, 2023

Average 2023

Highest 10 September, 2023

Lowest 29 November, 2023

Average November

Highest 13 November, 2023

Lowest 3 December, 2023

Average December

Highest 3 December, 2023

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Andrewsfield (17km)

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