Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
45°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Cincinnati
United States · North America
Weather varies through the month. Cold weather is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
45°F
Lows around 32°F
Precipitation
11 days/mo
Sun
5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.1 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 34° and nights feel near 27°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
30%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
7 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 41°F, easing to about 39°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning36°F
Rain17%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday41°F
Rain17%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon41°F
Rain16%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening39°F
Rain15%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 27 | 3.4 | 10 | 5.6 | 71 |
| Feb | 46 | 30 | 3.4 | 10 | 6.5 | 69 |
| Mar | 56 | 38 | 4.3 | 12 | 7.7 | 64 |
| Apr | 67 | 48 | 4.8 | 12 | 9.2 | 63 |
| May | 75 | 58 | 4.9 | 13 | 10.1 | 70 |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.2 | 13 | 11.7 | 70 |
| Jul | 86 | 69 | 4.1 | 12 | 11.9 | 72 |
| Aug | 85 | 68 | 2.8 | 10 | 11.5 | 71 |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 2.8 | 8 | 9.8 | 70 |
| Oct | 68 | 49 | 3.0 | 9 | 8.1 | 70 |
| Nov | 55 | 39 | 3.2 | 9 | 6.4 | 70 |
| Dec | 45 | 32 | 3.7 | 11 | 5.1 | 74 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology