Normal weather for Ontario in December
It's cold in December in Ontario with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 1°C.
In December, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 19 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Ontario in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
4°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
7°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
1°C | 4°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
74 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 17 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
19 cm | 9,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
10 days | 3 days | |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Ontario with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 1°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 4°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Ontario is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Temperature records for Ontario in December
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Daily Temperature in December in Ontario
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Ontario, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Ontario
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Ontario, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 9 days of precipitation in Ontario.
Daily Snowfall in December in Ontario
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Ontario, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Ontario
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Ontario, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Ontario Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Ontario, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total Precipitation in December in Ontario Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Ontario, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Ontario per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Ontario, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily Climate in December for Ontario
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ontario. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Ontario by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ontario. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
