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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States in December

In an average December, Cincinnati sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 26°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high42°F
Typical high range30°F to 55°F
Average low26°F
Typical low range14°F to 37°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 72°F 1998-12-04
Lowest 0°F 1983-12-24

Low

Highest 62°F 1998-12-06
Lowest -12°F 2004-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 72°F 1982-12-03
Lowest -34°F 1983-12-24

Humidity

Highest 14.3 g/m³ 1982-12-02
Lowest 0.7 g/m³ 1983-12-24

Wind

Highest 21 mph 2021-12-11
Lowest 3 mph 2014-12-18

Precip

Wettest 8.23 in 1990
Driest 1.35 in 1992

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