Ottawa in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ottawa in december 2024
The weather in Ottawa in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire 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 571.5cm
Weather at 6am
23°F
Snow showers
29% of time
19%
17%
17%
Weather at 12pm
27°F
Snow showers
33% of time
25%
16%
16%
Weather at 6pm
25°F
Snow showers
36% of time
17%
17%
15%
Weather at 3am
23°F
32%
21%
17%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ottawa in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ottawa in december.
The climate of Ottawa in december is very bad
In december in Ottawa, the climate is wet (with 5.3in of rainfall over 7 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 4.1in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in this city the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 29°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 22°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Ottawa is 25°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Ottawa in december with a maximum record of 59°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -20°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 27 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 87% of the month.
Day length in Ottawa in december is 08:44. Sunrise is at 07:36 and sets at 16:20.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ottawa in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -20°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 27 day(s) (87%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 571.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.35km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:44 | ||||
| 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 Ottawa in december 2023:
36°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
11°F to 29°F
-0°F to 23°F
9°F to 25°F
18°F to 27°F
25°F to 34°F
34°F to 36°F
31°F to 32°F
22°F to 38°F
23°F to 29°F
16°F to 32°F
29°F to 43°F
27°F to 36°F
32°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
23°F to 31°F
25°F to 36°F
18°F to 27°F
16°F to 27°F
22°F to 29°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
29°F to 34°F
25°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in Canada in december
Cities near Ottawa:
| Kingston in december | very bad weather |
| Orillia in december | very bad weather |
| North Bay in december | very bad weather |
| Toronto in december | very bad weather |
| Quebec City in december | very bad weather |
| Brampton in december | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls (Ontario) in december | very bad weather |
| Owen Sound in december | very bad weather |
| Greater Sudbury in december | very bad weather |
| Bruce Peninsula in december | very bad weather |
| Timmins in december | very bad weather |
| Sault Ste. Marie in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Ottawa
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Weather data for Ottawa in december:
Weather data for Ottawa for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ottawa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ottawa 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 Ottawa.