Columbus Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

Columbus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.2°C 39.5°F
Nightly temperature -4.4°C 24.2°F
Average temperature -0.1°C 31.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 8.1°C 46.6°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbus with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 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 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: October 51mm 2ins
Sunniest month: June 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 1.1°C 34°F
Wettest month: July 101mm 4ins
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