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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Columbus in December

In an average December, Columbus sees a daily high around 59°F and a low around 41°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high59°F
Typical high range48°F to 71°F
Average low41°F
Typical low range28°F to 55°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 80°F 2021-12-31
Lowest 24°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 70°F 2021-12-30
Lowest 8°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 80°F 2021-12-31
Lowest -10°F 1983-12-25

Humidity

Highest 18.7 g/m³ 2015-12-25
Lowest 1.0 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 20 mph 2009-12-02
Lowest 3 mph 2002-12-12

Gust

Highest 70 mph 2009-12-02
Lowest 8 mph 2000-12-02

Precip

Wettest 11.23 in 2009
Driest 0.85 in 1980

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