Columbus Weather in December

What's the weather like in Columbus (Nebraska) in December 2024?

The climate in Columbus during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

Columbus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.4°C 34.5°F
Nightly temperature -10°C 14°F
Average temperature -4.3°C 24.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 21 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Columbus

Columbus average temperature in December

December rainfall

Columbus average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Columbus 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 Columbus in December 2024.

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Columbus weather stats

Columbus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: January 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 11.9hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: June 116mm 4.6ins
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