Weather in Cleveland in December
In an average December, Cleveland sees a daily high around 39°F and a low around 29°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 39°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°F to 52°F |
| Average low | 29°F |
| Typical low range | 17°F to 39°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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
70°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
1°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
62°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-8°F
1983-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
70°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-33°F
1983-12-25
Humidity
Highest
12.0 g/m³
1982-12-03
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
33 mph
2025-12-29
Lowest
4 mph
2014-12-21
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1987-12-16
Lowest
8 mph
1986-12-27
Precip
Wettest
8.16 in
1990
Driest
2.32 in
1992
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