Cleveland in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cleveland in december 2026
The weather in Cleveland in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 243.1cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Cloudy
32% of time
27%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Cloudy
33% of time
30%
16%
14%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Snow showers
33% of time
24%
19%
15%
Weather at 3am
34°F
33%
19%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cleveland in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cleveland in december.
The climate of Cleveland in december is very bad
the weather in Cleveland in december is wet (with 3.3in of precipitation over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.6in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh here the month of december. Plan a sweater! The thermometer averaged maximum of 40°F. The seasonal minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Cleveland is 36°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cleveland in the month of december with a maximum record of 61°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 11°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 17 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 55% of the month.
In december in Cleveland, the days on average last 09:11. The sun rises at 07:47 and sets at 16:58.
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 Cleveland:
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 Cleveland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cleveland in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 11°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 243.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.8km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:11 | ||||
| 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 Cleveland in december 2025:
31°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
25°F to 34°F
22°F to 32°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 36°F
25°F to 29°F
23°F to 34°F
36°F to 40°F
25°F to 29°F
29°F to 32°F
29°F to 31°F
18°F to 27°F
20°F to 25°F
23°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
40°F to 45°F
25°F to 43°F
22°F to 36°F
25°F to 36°F
23°F to 34°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 47°F
25°F to 56°F
23°F to 27°F
25°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Cleveland:
| Detroit in december | very bad weather |
| Pittsburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Buffalo in december | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls in december | very bad weather |
| Cincinnati in december | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in december | very bad weather |
| Washington D. C. in december | very bad weather |
| Chicago in december | very bad weather |
| Baltimore in december | very bad weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in december | very bad weather |
| Maryland in december | very bad weather |
| Virginia in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Cleveland
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Cleveland in december:
Weather data for Cleveland for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cleveland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cleveland 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 Cleveland.