Weather in Cleveland in December
In an average December, Cleveland sees a daily high around 39°F and a low around 27°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 39°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°F to 53°F |
| Average low | 27°F |
| Typical low range | 14°F to 38°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
73°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-1°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
63°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-13°F
1983-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
73°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-36°F
1983-12-25
Humidity
Highest
12.6 g/m³
1982-12-02
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2025-12-29
Lowest
4 mph
2014-12-21
Gust
Highest
60 mph
1981-12-23
Lowest
8 mph
1987-12-27
Precip
Wettest
8.44 in
1990
Driest
2.11 in
1992
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