Columbus weather in December
December in Columbus: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Columbus · #658 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Columbus climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Rainfall | 91 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.6 cm / 2.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Columbus in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Columbus?
- December in Columbus: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Columbus on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Columbus in December?
- In December, Columbus averages a daily high of 7.2°C and a low of -0.3°C, with about 90.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Columbus in December?
- Columbus has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
- Does it snow in Columbus in December?
- Columbus sees roughly 6.6 cm of snowfall in December.