Weather in Columbus, Ohio, United States in December
In an average December, Columbus sees a daily high around 39°F and a low around 24°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 39°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°F to 52°F |
| Average low | 24°F |
| Typical low range | 12°F to 34°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
71°F
1982-12-03
Lowest
-4°F
1983-12-24
Low
Highest
59°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
-15°F
1983-12-24
Feels-like
Highest
59°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
-46°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
13.9 g/m³
2015-12-12
Lowest
0.7 g/m³
1983-12-24
Wind
Highest
40 mph
2001-12-14
Lowest
4 mph
2014-12-20
Precip
Wettest
8.02 in
1990
Driest
0.84 in
2010
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