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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high39°F
Typical high range27°F to 52°F
Average low24°F
Typical low range12°F to 34°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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