Weather on December 13 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for December 13 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 54 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
December 13th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -2°C and lows near -10°C. Over 54 years of records, the warmest December 13th was in 2001 (5°C average), while the coldest was 1976 (-22°C) — a 48°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 43% of recorded December 13th dates, with snow falling 30% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5.6"). The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for December 13th in Ottawa? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2°C (28°F) | -16°C (3°F) | -- |
| 2023 | -1°C (30°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | -2°C (28°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 8°C (47°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 6°C (43°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | 4°C (40°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.14" |
| 2018 | -6°C (22°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | -11°C (12°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 2016 | 1°C (34°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | 4°C (39°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.27" |
| 2014 | -2°C (28°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | -14°C (6°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 3°C (37°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.16" |
| 2011 | 3°C (38°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.04" |
| 2010 | -7°C (20°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.17" |
| 2009 | -1°C (30°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.19" |
| 2008 | -8°C (18°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.36" |
| 2007 | -12°C (10°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0.12" |
| 2006 | 8°C (46°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0.03" |
| 2005 | -9°C (15°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | -2°C (29°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.14" |
| 2003 | -10°C (14°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 1°C (34°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | 10°C (50°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.1" |
| 2000 | -12°C (10°F) | -27°C (-16°F) | 0" |
| 1999 | 2°C (35°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.06" |
| 1998 | 5°C (41°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.16" |
| 1996 | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 1.5" |
| 1995 | -13°C (9°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | -10°C (14°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | 1°C (34°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 4°C (40°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 9°C (49°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 6°C (43°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | -16°C (4°F) | -26°C (-15°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | -7°C (20°F) | -14°C (6°F) | 0.07" |
| 1987 | 2°C (36°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | -9°C (16°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -1°C (31°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.47" |
| 1984 | 3°C (38°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 1.66" |
| 1982 | -8°C (17°F) | -23°C (-10°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -2°C (29°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -7°C (20°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0.12" |
| 1979 | -7°C (19°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | 3°C (37°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.26" |
| 1977 | -8°C (18°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.84" |
| 1976 | -21°C (-6°F) | -22°C (-8°F) | 0.08" |
| 1975 | 3°C (38°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0.71" |
| 1974 | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0" |
| 1973 | -2°C (29°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0.81" |
| 1972 | 4°C (39°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | 0°C (32°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |