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Columbus weather in December (Indiana, United States of America)

How is December weather typically in Columbus? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of December in Columbus typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 6°C. At night, it falls to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Columbus in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

With about 105 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Columbus. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Columbus climate page with graphs.

 

Columbus, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 105 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
* Data from: Indianapolis, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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