Columbia Weather in December

What's the weather like in Columbia (Illinois) in December 2024?

The climate in Columbia during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Columbia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

Columbia weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Nightly temperature -3.4°C 25.9°F
Average temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 11.7°C 53°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbia with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Columbia

Columbia average temperature in December

December rainfall

Columbia average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Columbia average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Columbia in December 2024.

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Columbia weather stats

Columbia weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.5°C 88.7°F
Driest month: January 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January 3.4°C 38.1°F
Wettest month: May 106mm 4.2ins
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