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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 41°F and a low around 28°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high41°F
Typical high range27°F to 55°F
Average low28°F
Typical low range14°F to 41°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 73°F 1982-12-03
Lowest 1°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 62°F 1982-12-04
Lowest -18°F 1989-12-22

Feels-like

Highest 73°F 1982-12-03
Lowest -39°F 1989-12-22

Humidity

Highest 13.1 g/m³ 1998-12-06
Lowest 0.5 g/m³ 1983-12-25

Wind

Highest 29 mph 2006-12-01
Lowest 3 mph 1986-12-27

Gust

Highest 58 mph 2013-12-22
Lowest 7 mph 1986-12-27

Precip

Wettest 9.66 in 1990
Driest 1.60 in 2010

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