Weather on December 24 in Ottawa
Historical weather data for December 24 in Ottawa, Canada
Based on 54 years of data from OTTAWA CDA
About This Date
December 24th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -2°C and lows near -9°C. Over 54 years of records, the warmest December 24th was in 2015 (11°C average), while the coldest was 1973 (-21°C) — a 56°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 54% of recorded December 24th dates, with snow falling 30% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.3"). The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for December 24th 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 | -3°C (27°F) | -8°C (18°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 2°C (35°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0" |
| 2022 | -6°C (21°F) | -11°C (12°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | -6°C (22°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 9°C (48°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 5.62" |
| 2019 | -2°C (28°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | -7°C (19°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.06" |
| 2017 | -6°C (21°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.4" |
| 2016 | 3°C (38°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0.3" |
| 2015 | 17°C (63°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.49" |
| 2013 | -16°C (4°F) | -21°C (-5°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | -7°C (20°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | -9°C (16°F) | -17°C (2°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | -4°C (24°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0" |
| 2009 | 2°C (35°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | 7°C (44°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.55" |
| 2007 | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.07" |
| 2006 | 7°C (45°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0" |
| 2005 | 2°C (36°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 0.08" |
| 2004 | -12°C (10°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 4°C (40°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 2.32" |
| 2002 | -2°C (28°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | 2°C (36°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.06" |
| 2000 | -12°C (10°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.22" |
| 1999 | -10°C (14°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0" |
| 1998 | -3°C (26°F) | -16°C (3°F) | 0.04" |
| 1997 | -1°C (30°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.22" |
| 1996 | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.04" |
| 1995 | -6°C (22°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | 3°C (37°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | -11°C (13°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0.13" |
| 1992 | -12°C (10°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0.2" |
| 1991 | -14°C (7°F) | -18°C (0°F) | 0.04" |
| 1990 | -7°C (19°F) | -9°C (16°F) | 0.32" |
| 1989 | -7°C (20°F) | -26°C (-14°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.78" |
| 1987 | 1°C (34°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 0.61" |
| 1986 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 1.5" |
| 1985 | 3°C (38°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | -3°C (27°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 1.08" |
| 1983 | -12°C (10°F) | -18°C (-1°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.66" |
| 1981 | 1°C (34°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1980 | -1°C (30°F) | -15°C (5°F) | 0.34" |
| 1979 | 3°C (37°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 1.88" |
| 1978 | -3°C (27°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.8" |
| 1977 | 5°C (41°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.32" |
| 1976 | -12°C (10°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 0" |
| 1975 | -16°C (4°F) | -22°C (-7°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | 1°C (33°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.25" |
| 1973 | -14°C (6°F) | -27°C (-17°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | 2°C (36°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | 4°C (39°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0.23" |