Cincinnati in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cincinnati in december 2026
The weather in Cincinnati in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 123.7cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Cloudy
30% of time
25%
18%
11%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Cloudy
34% of time
31%
18%
8%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
29%
21%
7%
Weather at 3am
36°F
28%
17%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cincinnati in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cincinnati in december.
The climate of Cincinnati in december is very bad
The climate in december in Cincinnati is quite dry (with 4.1in of rainfall over 6 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.9in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location december. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 45°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Cincinnati is 40°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cincinnati in december with a maximum record of 67°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 16 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 52% of the month.
In december in Cincinnati, the days on average last 09:27. The sun rises at 07:50 and sunset is at 17:17.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Cincinnati:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Cincinnati.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cincinnati in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 123.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.63km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:50 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:27 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cincinnati in december 2025:
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
31°F to 32°F
23°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
27°F to 34°F
27°F to 38°F
38°F to 41°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
13°F to 22°F
11°F to 27°F
23°F to 40°F
36°F to 43°F
43°F to 49°F
27°F to 43°F
27°F to 45°F
31°F to 38°F
25°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 47°F
49°F to 56°F
38°F to 56°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 63°F
25°F to 61°F
20°F to 31°F
29°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Cincinnati:
| Louisville (Kentucky) in december | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in december | very bad weather |
| Cleveland in december | very bad weather |
| Detroit in december | very bad weather |
| Nashville in december | very bad weather |
| Chicago in december | very bad weather |
| Pittsburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Illinois in december | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in december | very bad weather |
| Virginia in december | very bad weather |
| Atlanta in december | tolerable weather |
| North Carolina in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Cincinnati
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Weather data for Cincinnati in december:
Weather data for Cincinnati for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cincinnati. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cincinnati can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cincinnati.