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 high | 41°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°F to 55°F |
| Average low | 28°F |
| Typical low range | 14°F to 41°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
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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