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Weather in December in Ohio

Considering a trip to Ohio this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Ohio in December?

Ohio is a region in the United States of America. December in Ohio generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Montpelier to 8°C in Gallipolis. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Gallipolis and -5°C in Montpelier.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Wauseon with an average of 69 mm to high snow/rainfall in Gallipolis with 120 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 101 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cincinnati. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Ohio for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ohio climate page.

Where to go in Ohio in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ohio on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Ohio?

Cincinnati

In December Cincinnati generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cincinnati
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
13°C 
2°C 
117 hours 
78 mm 
9 days 
7°C 
-1°C 
101 hours 
113 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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4°C 
-5°C 
121 hours 
75 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Cincinnati

North Canton

In December North Canton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

North Canton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
1°C 
67 mm 
12 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
87 mm 
15 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-7°C 
61 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in North Canton

Saint Clairsville

In December Saint Clairsville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saint Clairsville
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
1°C 
101 hours 
62 mm 
10 days 
6°C 
-3°C 
73 hours 
103 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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2°C 
-7°C 
96 hours 
77 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Saint Clairsville

Cambridge

In December Cambridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cambridge
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
1°C 
67 mm 
8 days 
6°C 
-2°C 
97 mm 
14 days 
poor 
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3°C 
-6°C 
69 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Cambridge

Streetsboro

In December Streetsboro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Streetsboro
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
1°C 
72 mm 
12 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
96 mm 
17 days 
poor 
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1°C 
-8°C 
67 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Streetsboro

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ohio, in the United States of America.

Is December the best time to visit Ohio?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cincinnati, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ohio.

Generally speaking, September and October provide perfect weather in Cincinnati. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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