What is the weather like in Chicago vs Columbus in December?

In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Columbus averages 6°C high / -3°C low with about 76 mm.

Chicago vs Columbus in December

Chicago and Columbus are nearly tied in December — 46 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Columbus is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Columbus — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Columbus
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	0°C	2°C
Avg high / low	4° / -3°	6° / -3°
Rainfall	48 mm	76 mm
Rainy days	6	10
Humidity	73%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	37	34

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chicago vs Columbus in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or Columbus?: Chicago and Columbus are nearly tied in December — 46 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air; Columbus is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Columbus in December?: In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Columbus averages 6°C high / -3°C low with about 76 mm.