Cleveland weather in December (Ohio, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Cleveland during December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Cleveland usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 5°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -1°C.

Precipitation

Cleveland in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 68 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cleveland. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cleveland, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 68 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 24%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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