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

How does the December weather in Columbus compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Columbus includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -11°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Columbus in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 6 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 116 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Columbus. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have 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 -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
SunshineSunshine 116 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Billings, the United States of America (58 KM, 36 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. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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