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Weather on December 8 in Ottawa

Historical weather data for December 8 in Ottawa, Canada

Avg High-3°C (27°F)
Avg Low-10°C (14°F)
Warmest19743°C
Coldest1976-20°C

Based on 55 years of data from OTTAWA CDA

About This Date

December 8th in Ottawa, Canada typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -3°C and lows near -10°C. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 8th was in 1974 (3°C average), while the coldest was 1976 (-20°C) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 40% of recorded December 8th dates, with snow falling 25% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for December 8th 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

YearHighLowPrecip (mm)
2025-10°C (14°F)-18°C (-1°F)--
20243°C (37°F)-8°C (18°F)15 mm
2023-3°C (26°F)-7°C (20°F)0 mm
20223°C (37°F)1°C (33°F)0 mm
2021-8°C (18°F)-10°C (14°F)2 mm
2020-4°C (24°F)-9°C (16°F)0 mm
20193°C (38°F)-14°C (7°F)0 mm
2018-2°C (28°F)-19°C (-2°F)1 mm
20171°C (33°F)-3°C (26°F)0 mm
20162°C (35°F)-4°C (24°F)2 mm
20153°C (38°F)-1°C (30°F)0 mm
2014-4°C (24°F)-13°C (8°F)0 mm
2013-2°C (28°F)-12°C (11°F)0 mm
20122°C (35°F)0°C (32°F)7 mm
20112°C (36°F)-3°C (27°F)0 mm
2010-8°C (18°F)-11°C (12°F)0 mm
2009-3°C (27°F)-8°C (17°F)0 mm
2008-12°C (10°F)-21°C (-6°F)3 mm
20070°C (32°F)-14°C (7°F)0 mm
2006-4°C (24°F)-16°C (4°F)--
2005-3°C (26°F)-16°C (3°F)0 mm
20041°C (33°F)-4°C (24°F)1 mm
2003-2°C (29°F)-12°C (11°F)0 mm
2002-3°C (27°F)-9°C (15°F)0 mm
20011°C (33°F)-6°C (22°F)0 mm
2000-14°C (7°F)-21°C (-6°F)0 mm
19991°C (34°F)-2°C (28°F)0 mm
1998-1°C (30°F)-5°C (23°F)0 mm
1997-2°C (28°F)-5°C (23°F)0 mm
19962°C (35°F)0°C (32°F)0 mm
1995-12°C (11°F)-20°C (-4°F)0 mm
1994-2°C (29°F)-9°C (16°F)0 mm
19933°C (37°F)-2°C (29°F)0 mm
1992-8°C (18°F)-12°C (10°F)0 mm
19915°C (41°F)-12°C (10°F)5 mm
19903°C (38°F)-1°C (31°F)0 mm
1989-13°C (9°F)-23°C (-9°F)0 mm
1988-4°C (25°F)-8°C (18°F)0 mm
1987-1°C (31°F)-13°C (9°F)2 mm
1986-17°C (2°F)-23°C (-9°F)2 mm
19851°C (34°F)-1°C (30°F)1 mm
19842°C (35°F)-15°C (5°F)0 mm
1983-7°C (19°F)-17°C (2°F)0 mm
1982-2°C (29°F)-8°C (18°F)4 mm
1981-2°C (28°F)-4°C (24°F)0 mm
19802°C (36°F)-4°C (25°F)13 mm
1979-4°C (24°F)-9°C (16°F)1 mm
1978-1°C (30°F)-4°C (25°F)2 mm
1977-8°C (17°F)-16°C (3°F)8 mm
1976-16°C (4°F)-24°C (-11°F)0 mm
1975-6°C (21°F)-11°C (12°F)0 mm
19747°C (45°F)-1°C (31°F)15 mm
1973-2°C (28°F)-8°C (17°F)0 mm
1972-5°C (23°F)-16°C (4°F)4 mm
1971-2°C (28°F)-8°C (17°F)0 mm

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