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

Planning a trip to Columbus in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Columbus generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C.

Columbus in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 84 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Columbus. May, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February 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 Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 84 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

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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 Columbus in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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