December weather forecast
Ottawa, OH

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ottawa, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Ottawa in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). Ottawa observes an average nighttime temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ottawa, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161 rainfall days, and 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ottawa, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.5 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ottawa is 3.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ottawa, Ohio, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ottawa?

In Ottawa, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ottawa, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ottawa, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ottawa, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ottawa, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ottawa?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Ottawa, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Ottawa, OH

Average temperature in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Ottawa, OH

Average pressure in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ottawa, OH

Average wind speed in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Ottawa, OH

Average humidity in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ottawa, OH

Average rainfall in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Ottawa, OH

Average rainfall days in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ottawa, OH

Average snowfall in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ottawa, OH

Average snowfall days in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ottawa, OH

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ottawa, OH

Average sunshine days in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ottawa, OH

Average UV index in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ottawa, OH

Average cloud cover in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Ottawa, OH

Average visibility in December - Ottawa, OH
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August and September (5mi).

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