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 high | 59°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 48°F to 71°F |
| Average low | 41°F |
| Typical low range | 28°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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