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

Weather in Cincinnati in December

In an average December, Cincinnati sees a daily high around 44°F and a low around 30°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high44°F
Typical high range31°F to 58°F
Average low30°F
Typical low range16°F to 43°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 75°F 1982-12-03
Lowest 3°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 63°F 1982-12-03
Lowest -19°F 1989-12-22

Feels-like

Highest 75°F 1982-12-03
Lowest -38°F 1989-12-22

Humidity

Highest 13.6 g/m³ 1998-12-06
Lowest 0.5 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 25 mph 2006-12-01
Lowest 3 mph 1986-12-28

Gust

Highest 64 mph 2006-12-01
Lowest 7 mph 1989-12-18

Precip

Wettest 9.56 in 1990
Driest 1.66 in 1980

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