Akron, OH weather in December
Expect cold weather with rain on most days and some snow in Akron in December, with highs near 40°F and lows near 26°F. Rain or snow falls on about 16 days. Snowfall averages about 8.9 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.9 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 37°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 49% | 54% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:31 am / 4:58 pm | 7:51 am / 5:06 pm |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 9.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am30°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon34°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm36°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow16 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry December brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.9 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 51°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 28°F
- Wettest December2011: 4.8 in
- Driest December2005: 1.4 in
- Highest reading69°F (December 5, 2001)
- Lowest reading-4°F (December 20, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 40°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 26°F | 20°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 16 | 18 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 9.3 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -11°F from November and -4°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Charleston, WV189 mi · high 48°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Columbus, OH110 mi · high 42°F · 13 wet days
How Akron ranks in December
- Normal high286th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days355th driest of 378
- Comfortable days264th most of 340
What to pack for Akron in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
- Waterproof boots – about 8.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 992 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Akron in December?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was -4°F (December 20, 2004).
Does it rain a lot in Akron in December?
About 16 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (4.8 in); the driest was in 2005 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Akron in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 8.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is December a good time to visit Akron?
December ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Akron (28 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (USW00014895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,208 ft (248 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (USW00014813), 4.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,044 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Akron-Canton Regional Airport (725210-14895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,210 ft (250 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).